Nicholas Udall was one of the most important playwrights of the Tudor era, and his work continues to be studied and performed today. This volume brings together his most famous play, Ralph Roister Doister, along with a note on his lost plays, and a notebook and word-list that shed light on his creative process. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English drama.
A fascinating collection of rare and forgotten plays from the Tudor era, featuring diverse themes and styles, and providing a window into the rich and vibrant cultural life of sixteenth-century England.
This is an anthology of English-language songs and rhymes from the 16th to the 19th century that use canting slang (also known as thieves' slang). Farmer provides extensive notes on the origins and meanings of the slang terms, making this a valuable resource for scholars of English dialect and alternate language.
This highly comprehensive dictionary takes a deep dive into heterodox speech, tracking over 300 years of slang and its usage across various classes and societies. With extensive synonyms in several European languages, this dictionary is an invaluable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of language.
In this classic reference work, John Stephen Farmer and W.E. Henley provide a comprehensive dictionary of English slang from the 16th to the early 20th century. Organized alphabetically and including synonyms in French and other languages, this volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the colloquial language of the past. With over 1,000 pages of entries, this book promises to entertain and enlighten language scholars and word enthusiasts alike.