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Thomas Dekker

Books by Thomas Dekker

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Roaring Girl

Comedy Fiction Drama
Social Satire Jacobean comedy Cross-dressing Moll Cutpurse Forbidden romance Virago Roaring boy Petty crime Mary Frith 17th century London Transgressive women Gender identity

The Roaring Girl is a lively and entertaining Jacobean comedy that follows the adventures of Moll Cutpurse, a notorious cross-dressing figure from 17th century London. The play combines elements of farce, romance, and social satire to create a portra...

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Shoemaker's Holiday

Comedy Romance Drama
Marriage Love War Social Satire Trade Disguise Class Wealth London Humor France City Life Elizabethan Apprenticeship

The Shoemaker's Holiday is a play set in Elizabethan London that explores themes of love, class, and social mobility through the lens of a vibrant and humorous portrayal of the city's shoemaking trade. The play follows the intertwining stories of Row...

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Witch of Edmonton

Horror Drama Tragedy
Poverty Revenge Supernatural Friendship Society Injustice Betrayal Loneliness Temptation Old age Devil Witchcraft

The Witch of Edmonton is a powerful and moving play that explores the themes of witchcraft, revenge, and the nature of good and evil. Set in 17th-century England, the play tells the story of Mother Elizabeth Sawyer, a poor and lonely old woman who is...

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Family of Love

Satire Comedy Drama
Marriage Play Love Deceit social commentary Humor Jacobean City comedy Religious satire Familia Caritatis Sexual morality Gallants

The Family of Love is a Jacobean comedy that lampoons the Familia Caritatis, a religious sect known for its unconventional beliefs and practices. The play revolves around several characters caught in a web of love, deception, and social satire. Gerar...