An Index of Characters in Early Modern English Drama: Printed Plays, 1500-1660

by Thomas L. Berger, William C. Bradford, Sidney L. Sondergard

Overview

This is an invaluable reference to all the characters who appear in English drama from 1500, when drama first appeared in print, to 1660. The book indexes well over a thousand printed plays. In addition to characters' names it indexes character types (Dwarf, Gypsy), nationalities, military ranks, psychological states (Jealousy, Melancholy), occupations and professions. The book is a revised and expanded version of An Index to Characters in English Printed Drama to the Restoration (Microcard Editions, 1975).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521031509
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/02/2006
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.61(w) x 9.57(h) x 0.39(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Character index; Finding list; Author index; Alphabetic list of English printed drama, Latin printed drama, and lost plays; Bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

"This is an invaluable reference tool for early modern English drama. Its value lies not only in the list of characters, but also in its complete listing of early modern English drama. The work is easy to use and has an interesting introduction, which provides information on how to use the work, and some interesting information concerning early modern English drama. The work is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries." Robert L. Wick, Choice

"...a valuable resource for character studies of the drama." Literary Research Guide

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