Philip Massinger

Philip Massinger

Exploring the Tragicomedy of Philip Massinger's Renaissance DramaBy Alfred Hamilton Cruickshank
Michael Caine
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length7h 4m

About this audiobook

In "Philip Massinger," Alfred Hamilton Cruickshank presents a comprehensive analysis of one of the lesser-known yet significant playwrights of the English Renaissance. Cruickshank's literary style is characterized by rigorous scholarly inquiry, employing historical context to illuminate Massinger's contributions to the theatrical landscape of the 17th century. The book delves into Massinger's thematic concerns, his narrative techniques, and his relationships with contemporaries such as Shakespeare and Fletcher, situating his work within the broader tapestry of Elizabethan drama and its transition into the Jacobean period. Cruickshank'Äôs detailed examination not only highlights Massinger's artistic achievements but also critiques his moral philosophy reflected in his plays. Alfred Hamilton Cruickshank, a noted scholar of English literature and drama, draws upon his extensive understanding of Renaissance theatre to craft this enlightening study. His academic journey, marked by a passion for the intricacies of early modern English playwrights, reflects a dedication to reviving interest in playwrights who have been overshadowed by more prominent figures. This background enables Cruickshank to offer fresh insights into Massinger's narrative styles and thematic explorations of social and political issues. "Philip Massinger" is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of English drama or the complexities of Renaissance literature. Scholars, students, and theatre enthusiasts alike will find Cruickshank's insights invaluable, encouraging a renewed appreciation for Massinger's work and its enduring relevance in the development of dramatic art.

Audiobook details

GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
2Dedication
3Preface
4Philip Massinger (pt. 1)
5Philip Massinger (pt. 2)
Show all chapters
6Appendix I. The Small Actor In Massinger's Plays
7Appendix II
8Appendix III. The Collaborated Plays
9Appendix IV. On The Influence Of Shakspere
10Appendix V. Warburton's List
11Appendix VI. A Metrical Peculiarity In Massinger
12Appendix VII. “Believe As You List”
13Appendix VIII. Collation Of Ms. Of “Believe As You List”
14Appendix IX. “The Parliament Of Love”
15Appendix X. The Authorship Of “The Virgin Martyr”
16Appendix XI. The Authorship Of “The Fatal Dowry”
17Appendix XII. The Tragedy Of “Sir John Van Olden Barnavelt”
18Appendix XIII. “The Second Maiden's Tragedy”
19Appendix XIV. “The Powerful Favorite”579
20Appendix XV. “Double Falsehood”
21Appendix XVI. Middleton's “A Trick To Catch The Old One”
22Appendix XVII
23Appendix XVIII. Alliteration In Massinger
24Appendix XIX
25Appendix XX. Bibliography
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
These Precious Days
These Precious DaysAnn Patchett11h 14m4.5 (45.2K)$29 · $0.00
Twelfth Night (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography (Annotated)
Twelfth Night (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography (Annotated)William Shakespeare, Sidney Lee16h 38m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m4.6 (1.3K)$1 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time Regained
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 54m4.5 (10.6K)$2 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky book
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter
The Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 36m4.5 (75K)$3 · $0.00
Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)
Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoevsky24h 25m4.5 (15.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
The North American Indian
The North American IndianEdward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h4.5 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)Oscar Wilde16h 12m4.5 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
Grimoire Of The Everyday Witch
Grimoire Of The Everyday WitchIsadora Lys / Virginia Santos5h 35m4.5 (3.9K)$9 · $0.00
Winnie-the-Pooh
Winnie-the-PoohAlan Alexander Milne2h 52m4.5 (401.1K)$3 · $0.00
Sitting Pretty
Sitting PrettyRebekah Taussig7h 33m4.5 (18.9K)$26 · $0.00
The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda
The Poetic Edda & The Prose EddaSnorri Sturluson, Saemund Sigfusson9h 34m4.5 (4K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Satires & Essays of Mark Twain (Annotated)
The Complete Satires & Essays of Mark Twain (Annotated)Mark Twain23h 21m4.5 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
Rilla of Ingleside
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery10h 58m4.5 (46.7K)$1 · $0.00
The Posthumous Memoirs Of Brás Cubas
The Posthumous Memoirs Of Brás CubasMachado De Assis7h 39m4.4 (120.4K)$5 · $0.00
The Iliad & The Odyssey
The Iliad & The OdysseyHomer25h 12m4.4 (39K)$12 · $0.00

You may also like

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
The Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamOmar Khayyam1h 15m4.3 (129.8K)$2.30
In Praise of Folly
In Praise of FollyDesiderius Erasmus3h 48m4.0 (56.3K)$3.50 · $0.00
Philosophical Dictionary
Philosophical DictionaryVoltaire9h 15m4.2 (4.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Collected Biographies of Eminent Victorians
The Collected Biographies of Eminent VictoriansLytton Strachey11h 48m4.0 (5.1K)$2 · $0.00
About The Holy Bible: A Lecture
About The Holy Bible: A LectureRobert Green Ingersoll2h 13m4.3 (388)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Poems of Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Complete Poems of Percy Bysshe ShelleyPercy Bysshe Shelley49h 17m4.4 (2K)$1 · $0.00
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (Annotated)
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (Annotated)William Blake2h 11m4.2 (12K)$2 · $0.00
Hadrian the Seventh (Annotated)
Hadrian the Seventh (Annotated)Frederick Rolfe14h 54m3.8 (1.6K)$0.99 · $0.00
Utopia
UtopiaSaint Thomas More4h 26m3.7 (102.4K)$2.30
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF LORD BYRON, Vol 7
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF LORD BYRON, Vol 7Lord Byron2h 40m$2.30
The Poetaster
The PoetasterBen Jonson5h 28m2.9 (62)$2.30 · $0.00
Poetical Works
Poetical WorksCharles Churchill10h 40m3.7 (18)$1 · $0.00
The Poetical Works of John Skelton (Vol. 1&2)
The Poetical Works of John Skelton (Vol. 1&2)John Skelton43h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume I
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume ITheophilus Cibber8h 54m$2 · $0.00
Social England under the Regency (Annotated)
Social England under the Regency (Annotated)John Ashton15h 17m4.4 (11)$2 · $0.00
The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch Book
The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch BookWilliam Makepeace Thackeray19h 17m3.4 (34)$2 · $0.00
Rococo
RococoVictoria Charles, Klaus Carl3h 56m3.8 (59)$15 · $0.00
The Luzumiyat of Abu'l-Ala
The Luzumiyat of Abu'l-AlaAbu al-Ala al-Maarri2h 21m4.0 (36)$1 · $0.00
Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Complete
Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, CompleteVarious25h 55m$2 · $0.00
Poetical Works of Edmund Waller and Sir John Denham
Poetical Works of Edmund Waller and Sir John DenhamEdmund Waller, John Sir Denham8h 22m$1 · $0.00