Description
Book SynopsisOffers a groudbreaking and authoritative account of the life and works of Richard Brome, the leading comic playwright of 1630s London - reconstructs the chronology of his career from manservant to successful professional dramatist and beyond, and discusses all his comedies, including the two best-known plays, 'A Jovial Crew' and 'The Antipodes'. -- .
Table of ContentsList of illustrations
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
Introduction
1. The experiences of a flunkey: c.1590-1632
2. Scenes for virtue and nobility: 1632-5
3. With his best art and industry: 1635-6
4. The hard sand and dangerous time: 1636-7
5. The players going to law with their poets: 1637-9
6. My most deserving friend: 1640-2
7. This cuckoo time: 1642-52
8. Reception: 1653-2003
Appendix - Richard Brome in legal records
Bibliography
Index
