A Game at Chesse

Originally published in 1929, this book presents a critical edition of A Game at Chesse, by the Jacobean dramatist Thomas Middleton. A detailed introduction, editorial notes and appendices are included, in addition to the complete text of the play. Illustrative figures are also incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Jacobean theatre and literary criticism.

Preface; Introduction: Historical background; Stage history; The texts; A Game at Chesse; Textual notes; Notes; Appendices: A. Documents relating to A Game at Chesse; B. Two scenes from MS. Malone 25.