The Pleasant Comodie Of Patient Grissill (1893)

By Gottlieb Hubsch and Thomas Decker

Book Overview

The Pleasant Comodie of Patient Grissill is a play written by Thomas Decker in 1599. The play tells the story of Grissill, a poor peasant girl who marries a wealthy and nobleman named Walter. Despite his family's objections, Walter is determined to marry Grissill, and they live happily for several years. However, Walter's family eventually convinces him that Grissill is not fit to be his wife, and he banishes her from his home. Grissill endures numerous hardships and humiliations but remains patient and loyal to Walter. Eventually, Walter realizes his mistake and is reunited with Grissill, and they live happily ever after. The play is a morality tale that emphasizes the virtues of patience, loyalty, and humility. The Pleasant Comodie of Patient Grissill was first performed in 1599 and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times over the centuries. This edition of the play was published in 1893 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437028837
• ISBN13: 9781437028836
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"