{"product_id":"malcontent-4","title":"Malcontent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nick Hern Books\u003cem\u003e RSC Classics\u003c\/em\u003e - a series of rarely performed plays from the 16th and 17th centuries, published alongside their resurrection by the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon and the West End.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResonating with echoes of \u003cem\u003eMeasure for Measure\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHamlet\u003c\/em\u003e, John Marston's tragicomedy \u003cem\u003eThe Malcontent\u003c\/em\u003e is a fabulous study of courtly intrigue, betrayal and jealousy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe true Duke of Genoa has lost his throne to the usurper, Pietro. The Duke returns to court in disguise to expose the corruption and regain his rightful office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the play is edited with an introduction by Peter Thomson and preface by Gregory Doran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plays in the \u003cem\u003eRSC Classics\u003c\/em\u003e series reflect the diversity of styles, themes and subjects of the Elizabethan and Jacobean stage, and include a 'new' addition to the Shakespeare canon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick Hern Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248636711256,"sku":"9781854596963","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781854596963_d537792a-8437-43c4-8bfb-279db632742a.jpg?v=1777851025","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/malcontent-4","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}