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These are the plots of the six plays in this collection by Scottish dramatist Joanna Baillie. Baillie (1762-1851) was regarded by many in her day as the greatest female English-language poet, and second as a dramatist only to Shakespeare. Recently rediscovered by scholars after nearly a century and a half of neglect, Baillie is now recognised as one of the finest of Romantic-era playwrights. This new edition features the complete text of six of her best plays, four of them reprinted here for the first time since 1851. Also included is a new introduction by Christine Colon, discussing Baillie's life and works, and arguing that Baillie used the Gothic in innovative ways in her drama in order to explore controversial issues such as changing definitions of masculinity and femininity, shifting political alliances, and evolving ideas of Christianity.
Author: Joanna Baillie
ISBN-10: 0979233208
ISBN-13: 9780979233203
Publisher: Valancourt Books
Language: English
Published: 01/05/2007
Pages: 456
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.13d
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