Comedies of Machiavelli

Niccolo Machiavelli - 2007

Overview

This collection features translations of Machiavelli's plays: 'The Woman From Andros', 'The Mandrake', and 'Clizia', a work inspired by Plautus. These comedies explore English theatrical traditions, showcasing racy vernacular, subtle characterization, and innovative dramatic construction that predated Shakespeare's comedic works by over fifty years.

Who it's for

• Students of Renaissance literature and drama.
• Readers interested in early English comedy.
• Those exploring the evolution of theatrical forms.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 408
• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
• ISBN: 9780872209015
• Year: 2007