The Roaring Girl, 1611 (1611) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161724677)

The Roaring Girl is a play written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker in 1611. The play is set in London during the early 17th century and follows the story of a young woman named Moll Cutpurse, who is known as the ""Roaring Girl"" due to her unconventional behavior and masculine attire.Moll is a notorious figure in the city, known for her wild behavior and her refusal to conform to traditional gender roles. She is often seen wearing men's clothing and carrying a sword, and is feared and respected by many.The play explores themes of gender, sexuality, and social class, as Moll navigates her way through the complex and often dangerous world of early modern London. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of young men who are determined to seduce her, and a wealthy merchant who becomes enamored with her.As the plot unfolds, Moll's true identity is revealed, and she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions. The Roaring Girl is a lively and entertaining play that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early modern London, and the challenges faced by women who dared to defy social norms.Text Is Old English.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: T. Middleton,Thomas Dekker
ISBN-10: 1161724672
ISBN-13: 9781161724677
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d