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James Shirley

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
James Shirley 1596-1666, English dramatist. Ordained in the Church of England, he later was converted to Roman Catholicism and became a schoolmaster. He resigned that position, however, soon after the success of his first play, Love Tricks, in 1625. Included among his more than 37 plays are the comedies Hyde Park (1632) and The Lady of Pleasure (1635); the tragedies The Traitor (1631) and The Cardinal (1641); and the masques The Triumph of Peace (1633) and The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses (1659). Shirley is best remembered for his witty, satiric comedies, which brilliantly... Read more
Shirley, James
Shirley, James (1596–1666), was educated at St...Perhaps because of this dedication, Shirley was made a member of Gray's Inn and invited...x2019;, was a favourite with Charles II. Shirley wrote some 40 dramas, most of which are... Read more
Shirley, James
Shirley, James (1596–1666), leading dramatist...s Revenge (1626); The Traitor (1631), Shirley's most powerful play, a revenge tragedy...is now in the library of Sion College. Shirley survived the Commonwealth and was popular... Read more

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