Shakespearean Drolls

Shakespearean Drolls: From A Rare Book, Printed About 1698, Entitled The Theater Of Ingenuity (1859) is a book by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillips that provides a collection of short plays or ""drolls"" that were performed in England during the 17th century. These drolls were based on the works of William Shakespeare and were performed by traveling actors who would adapt the plays to fit their needs and the preferences of their audiences.The book includes a facsimile of the original 1698 publication, as well as a modern transcription and commentary by Halliwell-Phillips. The drolls themselves are presented in their original form, with notes and explanations provided by the author to help readers understand the context and significance of the plays.Overall, Shakespearean Drolls is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean theater, providing a glimpse into the vibrant and dynamic world of early modern drama and the ways in which Shakespeare's work was adapted and reinterpreted by later generations of performers and audiences.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.