Trick to Catch the Old One

Paul Mulholland is a Professor of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph

‘The persuasiveness with which Mulholland presents a large body of evidence from a complex textual history of the play makes this a ground-breaking edition of A Trick, and one that will have a long shelf life. The edition will stand out among others, not only because of the wealth of evidence and the clarity with which it is presented, but also because new findings are offered convincingly, while familiar evidence is re-assessed in accordance with the latest directions in textual scholarship.’ Goran Stanivukovic, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax

• AbbreviationsIntroduction1. Textual Introduction2. This edition3. Date4. Sources5. Critical Appreciation6. Productionsa) Original Stagingb) Stage HistoryA Trick to Catch the Old OneAppendix I Press VariantsAppendix II LineationAppendix III Thomas Ravenscroft and ‘The Scrivener’s Servant’s Song of Holborn’, City Conceits 12, Melismata (1611), by David KlausnerAppendix IV Opening of 3.1 in Q1