The Works of George Chapman: Plays

This volume collects the complete plays of George Chapman, a major figure of the English Renaissance. Chapman is best known for his poetic translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, but he was also a prolific dramatist who wrote tragedies, comedies, and historical plays. The plays in this edition include such masterpieces as Bussy D'Ambois, The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois, The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles, Duke of Byron, and The Widow's Tears. The introduction provides a biographical sketch of Chapman and a critical overview of his dramatic works.