by Thomas Dekker · Methuen Drama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780713673784
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The Shoemaker's Holiday is one of the most engaging citizen comedies of the 17th century, written by Thomas Dekker. The play follows Lacy, a gentleman who disguises himself as a simple shoemaker to win the heart of his true love, Rose, the grocer's daughter. Set in early modern London, the play offers fascinating insight into the evolution of fashion and the growth of consumer culture in a newly capitalist society.
This student edition, edited by Jonathan Gil Harris, features a lengthy introduction providing background on the author, historical sources, the play's major preoccupations, and its stage history. It is an essential read for students and enthusiasts of Elizabethan theater and English dramatic literature.
