Plays Written by Thomas Southerne, Esq

Thomas Southerne was one of the leading dramatists of the Restoration period in England. This collection features four of his most notable plays, including The Fatal Marriage, a tragedy set in 17th century Italy, and Oroonoko, an adaptation of Aphra Behn's novel about a slave who leads a revolt in colonial America. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of English drama.

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