The Roaring Girl (Revels Plays) [Paperback]

Thomas Middleton (Author), Thomas Dekker (Author), Paul Mulholland (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0719016304 | ISBN-13: 978-0719016301 | Publication Date: May 15, 1990

An annotated edition of an important Jacobean comedy, which is currently receiving greater attention from critics and on stage because the leading character is based on a famous personality of the time, Moll Cutpurse. The history of Moll Cutpurse and its subsequent influence on the women's movement and feminist concerns make this book relevant to women's study courses and this is edition incorporates variant readings found in only one copy of the quarto.

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Jennifer Panek is Associate Professor of English at the University of Ottawa. She is the author of Widows and Suitors in Early Modern English Comedy as well as articles and book chapters on early modern culture, gender, and sexuality. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Manchester University Press (May 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0719016304
• ISBN-13: 978-0719016301
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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"The Roaring Girl" is a fun and fantastic drama. The main character Moll is both strong and cunning, but she helps young lovers in the quest to marry. Based off of the real Mary Frith, Dekker and Middleton take liberties with the character, but I feel that they do her justice as well. I will read it again, as well as write my Masters Thesis on it.