The Beaux' Stratagem
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Beaux' Stratagem
By (Author) George Farquhar
Edited by Prof. Ann Blake
Volume editor Prof. Ann Blake
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Methuen Drama
1st March 2006
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Humour
Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Literary studies: general
822.4
Physical Properties
Paperback
192
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
204g
Description
A major new edition of this Restoration comedy. Detailed commentary notes are included alongside the play text for easy reference. There is also a lively and comprehensively researched account of the play's historical, social and theatrical context. The book is aimed at actors, theatre-goers and students of English drama (both A Level students and undergraduates), and includes a list of further reading suggestions to aid research. New Mermaids is a series of over 50 classic plays with an active programme of new editions.
Author Bio
Ann Blake is Honorary Fellow at the School of Communication, Arts and Critical Enquiry, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
