THE DRAMA: CLASSIC CURIOSITIES OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE [Vol XXII] - CONTAINS THE LANCASHIRE WITCHES
Book Details + Condition: The Athenian Society (London), 1904. Hardcover. 352 pages. Volume 22 of The Drama: Classic Curiosities of Dramatic Literature. Includes THE LANCASHIRE WITCHES by Thomas Shadwell, a play based on the real-life witch trials that took place in Pendle, Lancashire, England during the early 17th century. The story focuses on a powerful witch family and the conflict that arises when her family's dark magic is challenged by other local women - ultimately leading to accusations, trials, and tragic consequences for those accused of witchcraft. The play explores themes of superstition, religious hysteria, and the abuse of power within the community. Other dramatic tales in the volume include:
- The Lancashire Witches (Shadwell; pp 1-106)
- The Beaux-Stratagem (Farquhar)
- London Assurance (Boucicault)
- Vortigern (W.H. Ireland)
- A Dramatic Sequel to Hamlet; or, The New Wing at Elsinore (Punch)
- A Dramatic Sequel to The Lady of Lyons; or, In the Lyons Den (Punch)
From the massive occult collection of King Lawrence Parker - academic, dissertation author, and book collector extraordinaire. Firm binding; rubbed corners and edges; light shelf wear to boards; old sticker to original pasted label on spine; bookplate to inside front board, as well as Parker's bookplate to ffep (along with his inked info); embossed stamp to title page; interior is clean and free of markings.
