The Italian Taylor And His Boy (1609)

The Italian Taylor and His Boy is a play written by Robert Armin and first published in 1609. The play tells the story of an Italian tailor named Signor Orlando Friscobaldo and his young apprentice, Julio. Friscobaldo is a wealthy and respected tailor who takes pride in his work and his status in society. Julio, on the other hand, is a poor boy who is taken in by Friscobaldo and trained as his apprentice. As the play unfolds, the relationship between Friscobaldo and Julio becomes strained as the young boy begins to rebel against his master's authority. Julio becomes enamored with a young woman named Isabella and begins to spend more and more time with her, neglecting his duties as an apprentice. Friscobaldo becomes increasingly frustrated with Julio's behavior and eventually banishes him from his shop. The play explores themes of class, power, and the relationship between master and apprentice. It also highlights the struggles of young people trying to find their place in society and the tension that can arise between tradition and innovation. Overall, The Italian Taylor and His Boy is a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural realities of Elizabethan England.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.