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""The War of the Theatres"" explores the literary feud that erupted in the late 1590s and early 1600s between prominent playwrights of the English Renaissance stage. This scholarly work delves into the complex relationships and rivalries among dramatists such as Ben Jonson, John Marston, and others, examining the plays that served as battlegrounds for their wit and ambition. Penniman meticulously analyzes the texts, providing historical context and insightful commentary on the personalities and motivations that fueled the conflict. This study offers valuable insights into the vibrant and competitive world of Elizabethan theatre, shedding light on the creative and personal dynamics that shaped some of its most enduring works. A valuable resource for students and scholars of dramatic literature and theatre history. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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