Plays of William Godwin

'we finally have available an authoritative print version of what Godwin considered some of his most important work' The Wordsworth Circle 'David O'Shaughnessy's comprehensive edition of these four dramas makes gripping reading for all those who are interested in William Godwin's writing.' The Times Literary Supplement 'O'Shaughnessy's source for all four texts is the manuscript. His introduction provides the composition history, a plot summary, an account of sources and influences, and a reception history for each play. Recommended.' CHOICE

• Introduction, David O’Shaughnessy; Chronology, David O’Shaughnessy; Note on the Texts, David O’Shaughnessy; St Dunstan, David O’Shaughnessy; Chapter 102 Antonio; or, the Soldier’s Return, David O’Shaughnessy; Chapter 103 Abbas, King of Persia, David O’Shaughnessy; Chapter 104 Faulkener, a Tragedy, David O’Shaughnessy; Appendices, David O’Shaughnessy; Chapter 105 Silent Corrections, David O’Shaughnessy; Chapter 106 Appendices, David O’Shaughnessy;