This book showcases the ancient British drama and its development throughout history till the 19th century. It presents an insightful look into the literary and historical evolution of drama in Britain, from early medieval performances to Shakespearean plays and beyond. The collection includes examples of works from a variety of authors and playwrights, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the subject. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.