Analysis of Thomas Shadwell’s Lancashire Witches: And Tegue O'Divelly the Irish Priest (1905)

""Analysis of Thomas Shadwell's Lancashire Witches: And Tegue O'Divelly The Irish Priest"" is a book written by Ernst Ammann in 1905. The book provides a detailed analysis of two plays written by Thomas Shadwell, namely ""The Lancashire Witches"" and ""Tegue O'Divelly The Irish Priest"". The Lancashire Witches is a play that focuses on the trial and execution of the Pendle witches in 1612, while Tegue O'Divelly The Irish Priest is a comedy that portrays the life of an Irish priest in England during the 17th century.The book delves into the themes, characters, and literary techniques employed by Shadwell in both plays. It examines the historical context in which the plays were written and the socio-political issues that they address. The book also provides a critical evaluation of Shadwell's writing style and his contribution to English literature.Ammann's analysis is comprehensive and insightful, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the two plays and their significance in the literary canon. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of 17th century England.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.