This collection of plays by James Shirley, a prominent figure in seventeenth-century English literature, provides a fascinating window into the theatrical culture of the era. With works spanning the genres of tragedy, comedy, and historical drama, Shirley showcases his mastery of dramatic structure and his keen eye for character and dialogue. This edition includes a critical introduction and extensive notes that contextualize the plays and provide insights into Shirley's life and times. 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.