Ralph Royster Doyster, A Comedy; The Insatiate Countess, A Tragi-Comedy; The Actors' Remonstrance, Or Complaint (1821)

Ralph Royster Doyster, A Comedy; The Insatiate Countess, A Tragi-Comedy; The Actors������� Remonstrance, Or Complaint (1821) is a collection of three plays written by Nicholas Udall. The first play, Ralph Royster Doyster, is a comedy that follows the misadventures of the titular character as he tries to win the heart of a woman named Dame Custance. Along the way, he is aided and hindered by a cast of colorful characters, including his friend Matthew Merrygreek and his rival, Gawyn Goodluck.The second play, The Insatiate Countess, is a tragi-comedy that tells the story of a wealthy and powerful woman named Bianca, who becomes obsessed with a young man named Leandro. Despite his initial resistance, Leandro eventually gives in to Bianca's advances, leading to a tragic and ultimately fatal conclusion.The third play, The Actors������� Remonstrance, Or Complaint, is a satirical work that takes aim at the perceived mistreatment of actors by society at large. Through a series of humorous and pointed scenes, Udall makes a case for the importance of the theatrical profession and the need for greater respect and recognition.Overall, Ralph Royster Doyster, A Comedy; The Insatiate Countess, A Tragi-Comedy; The Actors������� Remonstrance, Or Complaint (1821) is a lively and engaging collection of plays that showcases Udall's wit, humor, and skill as a playwright. Whether read for pleasure or studied as a work of historical significance, this book is sure to entertain and enlighten readers of all ages and backgrounds.Also Includes A Trip To Portsmouth, Or The Wife�������s Election.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.