This definitive edition of the works of John Marston, a seminal figure in the English Renaissance theater, offers a comprehensive survey of his major plays and poetry. With its expert commentary and insightful analysis, it provides a rich and illuminating glimpse into the literary and theatrical culture of Elizabethan England. Whether you are a scholar of English literature or simply interested in the cultural history of the Renaissance, you will find this book an essential and rewarding read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.