The Beggers Ape (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161457414)

""The Beggers Ape"" is a satirical play written by Richard Niccols in the late 16th century. The play is set in London and follows the story of a group of beggars who come across an ape that they believe to be a holy figure. The beggars decide to use the ape as a means of gaining wealth and power, but their plan ultimately backfires when the authorities catch wind of their scheme. Niccols uses the play to comment on the corruption and greed of society, as well as the dangers of blindly following charismatic leaders. The play is written in a mix of prose and verse and features a cast of colorful characters, including a clown, a drunkard, and a prostitute. ""The Beggers Ape"" was well-received in its time and is considered an important work in the canon of English Renaissance drama.In Summers pride did cast a cooling shade, Vnder whose leaues from Phoebus burning rayes Sweet birds sate singing their Melodious layes, There sate I downe vpon the grassy ground Amid'st those silent shades encompast round By leauy trees that Arbour wise did spread.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard Niccols
ISBN-10: 1161457410
ISBN-13: 9781161457414
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d