A major new edition of this Restoration comedy. Detailed commentary notes are included alongside the play text for easy reference. There is also a lively and comprehensively researched account of the play's historical, social and theatrical context. The book is aimed at actors, theatre-goers and students of English drama (both A Level students and undergraduates), and includes a list of further reading suggestions to aid research. New Mermaids is a series of over 50 classic plays with an active programme of new editions.
Author Biography
Ann Blake is Honorary Fellow at the School of Communication, Arts and Critical Enquiry, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
