The Old English Dramatists

Focusing on the analysis of influential Old English dramatists, this collection of essays by James Russell Lowell examines the works of playwrights like Marlowe, Jonson, and Shakespeare. It explores their themes, characters, and literary techniques while providing biographical insights into their lives and creative processes. Originating from lectures delivered at the Lowell Institute, the book reflects on the lasting impact of these writers on English literature, despite the changing perceptions of their moralistic styles.