The Noble Spanish Soldier

The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Noble Spanish Soldier, by Thomas DekkerThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Noble Spanish SoldierAuthor: Thomas DekkerRelease Date: September 26, 2005 [eBook #16753]Language: English***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE NOBLE SPANISH SOLDIER***This etext was produced by John Price, University College Worcester, UK.THE NOBLE SPANISH SOLDIER by THOMAS DEKKERINTRODUCTIONTHOMAS DEKKERThomas Dekker is believed to have been born in London around 1572, but nothing is known for certain about his youth.He embarked on a career as a theatre writer early in his adult life, the first extant text of his work being 'Old Fortunatus'written around 1596, although there are plays connected with his name which were performed as early as 1594. Theperiod from 1596 to 1602 was the most prolific of his career, with 20 plays being attributed to him and an involvement inup to 28 other plays being suggested. It was during this period that he produced his most famous work, 'TheShoemaker's Holiday, or the Gentle Craft', categorised by modern critics as citizen comedy, it reflects his concerns withthe daily lives of ordinary Londoners. This play exemplifies his vivid use of language and the intermingling of everydaysubjects ...