No More Learning

Rptd for the Spenser Society, Manchester, 1887, with an Introduction by Leigh, J.
An English prose version of The Ten Tragedies of Seneca, with notes, was published
by Bradshaw, Watson, in 1902. (See Spearing, E. M. , on The Elizabethan Tenne
Tragedies of Seneca, in Modern Language Review, vol. iv, 1908. )
The following are the original editions of particular plays:
Troas . . . Newly set forth in Englishe by Jasper Heywood studient in Oxenforde. 1559.
Thyestes . . . faithfully Englished by Jasper Heywood fellowe of Alsolne College in
Oxforde. 1560.
Hercules furens . . . faithfully translated into English metre . . . By Jasper Heywood
studient in Oxford. 1561.
Oedipus the Sonne of Laius Kyng of Thebes out of Seneca. By Alexander Nevyle.
1563.
Agamemnon. Translated out of Latin into English, by John Studley, Student in
Trinitie Colledge in Cambridge. 1566.
Medea : Translated out of Latin into English, by John Studley, Student in Trinitie
Colledge in Cambridge. 1566.
Octavia. Translated out of Latine into English, by T. N. [Nuce] Student in Cambridge.
[Jasper Heywood was the younger of the two sons of John Heywood, the writer
of interludes, and was born about 1535. Having held a fellowship successively at
Magdalen and at All Souls college, Oxford, he left the university and, in 1561, became
a Roman Catholic priest, and, finally, provincial of the Jesuits. He died at Naples in
.
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1598. ]


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The Tragidie of Ferrex and Porrex, set forth without addition or alteration
but altogether as the same was shewed on stage before the Queenes
Majestie, about nine yeares past, vz. the xviii. day of Januarie. 1561.
by the gentlemen of the Inner Temple. Seen and allowed etc. (c. 1570. ]
Rptd in Dodsley (1744), vol. 11, in Origin of E. D. , vol. 11, in Reeds
Dodsley, vol. 1, in Ancient B. D. , vol. 1, in Collier's Dudsley,
vol. 1, in (Old) Shakesp. Soc. Publ. , 1847, in Manly's Specimens,
vol. 11, and in E. E. D. Publ. (1906) and Tudor Facsimile Texts
(1908). See, also, below under sec. IV, Sackville-West, K. W. ,
and Smith, L. T.
A Newe Enterlude of Vice Conteyninge, the Historye of Horestes with the
cruell revengment of his Fathers death, upon his one naturtil Mother.
by John Pikeryng. 1567.
Bptd in Collier's Illustrations of Old English Literature (1866), vol. 11,
and in Brandl's Quellen. As to the identity of this play with the
*Orestes' acted at Court 1567-8, see Feuillerat, Documents, p. 119,
and note on p. 449.
A lamentable Tragedie, mixed full of plesant mirth, containing the life of
Cambises king of Percia, from the beginning of his kingdome, unto his
death, his one good deede of execution, after that many wicked deedes
and tyrannous murders, committed by and through him, and last of all,
his odious death by Gods Justice appointed. Done in such order as
followeth. By Thomas Preston. [Stationers' register, 1567-8. ]
Rptd in Origin of E. D. , vol. I, and in Hazlitt's Dodsley, vol. iv.
The excellent Comedie of two the moste faithfullest Freendes, Damon and
Pithias. Newly Imprinted, as the same was shewed before the Queenes
Majestie, by the Children of her Graces Chappell, except the Prologue
that is somewhat altered for the proper use of them that hereafter shall
hare occasion to plaie it, either in Private, or open Audience. Made
by Maister Edwards, then beynge Maister of the Children. 1571.
[Stationers' register, 1567-8. ]
Rptd in Dodsley (1744), vol. 1, in Reed's Dodsley, vol. 1, in Ancient
B. D. , vol. 1, in Collier's Dodsley, vol. 1, in Hazlitt's Dodsley,
vol. iv, and in E. E. D. Publ. (1906) and Tudor Facsimile Texts
(1908).
Jocasta: A Tragedie written in Greke by Euripides, translated and digested
into Acte by George Gascoygne, and Francis Kinwelmershe of Grayes
Inne, and there by them presented. 1566. [Part of A Hundreth sundrie
Flowres, published 1573; reprinted in Gascoigne's Posies, 1575, and in
the 1587 edition of Gascoigne's Works. ]
Bptd in Four Old Plays (1848), in Hazlitt's and in Cunliffe's Gas-
coigne. (See, also, below under secs. III (Jocasta) and IV
(Cunliffe, J. W. , and Schelling, F. E. )
A new Tragicall Comedie of Apius and Virginia, Wherein is lively expressed
a rare example of the vertue of Chastitie, by Virginias constancy, in
wishing rather to be slaine at her owne Fathers handes, then to be
deflowred of the wicked Judge Apius. By R. B. 1575. [Stationers'
register, 1567-8. ]
Rptd in Dilke's 0. E. P. , vol. v, in Collier's Dodsley, vol. xii, in
Hazlitt's Dodsley, vol. iv, and in E. E. D. Publ. (1908) and Tudor
Facsimile Texts (1908).


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The Right Excellent and famous Historye, of Promos and Cassandra;
Devided into two Commicall Discourses. In the fyrste parte is showne,
the unsufferable abuse, of a lewde Magistrate: The vertuous behaviours
of a chaste Ladye: The uncontrowled leawdenes of a favoured Curtisan.
And the undeserved estimation of a pernicious Parasyte. In the second
parte is discoursed, the perfect magnanimitye of a noble kinge, in checking
vice and favouringe Vertue: Wherein is showne, the Ruyne and over-
throwe, of dishonest practises: with the advauncement of upright dealing.
The worke of George Whetstones, Gent. 1578.
Rptd in Six Old Plays, vol. 1, in Hazlitt, Shakespeare's Library, vol.
VI, and in Gollancz's Shakespeare Classics (1909), under the title
Promos and Cassandra the Source of Measure for Measure.
Certaine devises and shewes presented to her Majestie by the Gentlemen of
Grayes-Inne at her Highnesse Court in Greenewich, the twenty-eighth
day of Februarie in the thirtieth yeare of her Majesties most happy
Raigne. 1587. Includes The Misfortunes of Arthur, by Thomas Hughes.
Rptd in Five Old Plays (1828 and 1833), and in Hazlitt's Dodsley,
vol. iv. (See also below under sec. IV, Grumbine, H. C. )
The Troublesome Raigne of John King of England, with the discoverie of
King Richard Cordelions Base sonne (vulgarly named, The Bastard
Fawconbridge); also the death of King John at Swinstead Abbey. As
it was (sundry times) publikely acted by the Queenes Majesties Players,
in the honourable Citie of London. 1591. [Later editions, 1611 and
1622. ]
Rptd in Six Old Plays, vol. 11, and in Hazlitt, Shakespeare's Library,
vol. v. Facsimile quarto ed. 1888.
The Tragedie of Tancred and Gismund. Compiled by the Gentlemen of the
Inner Temple, and by them presented before her Majestie. Newly
revived and polished according to the decorum of these daies. By R. W.
1591.
Rptd in Dodsley (1744), vol. xi, in Reed's Dodsley, vol. 11, in Collier's
Dodsley, vol. 11, and in Hazlitt's Dodsley, vol. vii. (See, also, below
under sec. III, Gismond of Salerne. )
The Life and Death of Jacke Straw, A notable Rebell in England: Who
was kild in Smithfield by the Lord Maior of London. 1593.
Rptd in Hazlitt's Dodsley, vol. v.
The First Part of the Contention betwixt the two famous Houses of Yorke
and Lancaster, with the death of the good Duke Humphrey: And the
banishment and death of the Duke of Suffolke, and the Tragicall end of
the proud Cardinall of Winchester, with the notable Rebellion of Jack
Cade: And the Duke of Yorkes first claime unto the Crowne. 1594.
Another edition in 1600; combined in 1619 with the True Tragedie of
Richard Duke of Yorke (see below) under the title, The Whole
Contention betweene the two Famous Houses, Lancaster and
Yorke. With the Tragicall ends of the good Duke Humfrey,
Richard Duke of Yorke, and King Henrie the sixt. Divided into
two Parts: And newly corrected and enlarged. Written by William
Shakespeare, Gent. The Whole Contention was included by
Steevens and Knight in their editions of Shakespeare; the earlier
quartos were rptd in (Old) Shakesp. Soc. Publ. , 1843, in
Hazlitt, Shakespeare's Library, vols. v. and vi, and in The Cam-
bridge Shakespeare, (1863–6), vol. v. (Second edition, 1893, vol. ix. )
Facsimiles by Charles Praetorius, 1889 and 1891.


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The First part of the Tragicall raigne of Selimus, sometime Emperour of the
Turkes, and grandfather to him that now raigneth. Wherein is showne
how hee most unnaturally raised warres against his owne father Bajazet,
and prevailing therein, in the end caused him to be poysoned: Also with
the murthering of his two brethren, Corcut, and Acomat. As it was
playd by the Queenes Majesties Players. 1594.
Rptd in Grosarts and in Churton Collins's Greene, in the Temple
Dramatists and in Malone S. Publ. (1908).
The True Tragedie of Richard the Third : Wherein is showne the death of
Edward the fourth, with the smothering of the two yoong Princes in the
Tower: With a lamentable ende of Shores wife, an example for all
wicked women.
And lastly the conjunction and joyning of the two noble
Houses, Lancaster and Yorke. As it was played by the Queenes Majesties
Players. 1594.
Rptd in (Old) Shakesp. Soc. Publ. , 1844, and in Hazlitt, Shakespeare's
Library, vol. vi.
The Warres of Cyrus King of Persia, against Antiochus King of Assyria,
with the Tragicall ende of Panthaea. Played by the children of her
Majesties Chappell. 1594.
Rptd in Shakesp. Jahrb. vol. XXXVII, 1901.
The Lamentable Tragedie of Locrine, the eldest sonne of King Brutus
discoursing the warres of the Britaines, and Hunnes, with their discom-
fiture: The Britaines victorie with their Accidents and the death of
Albanact. No lesse pleasant then profitable. Newly set foorth, over-
seene and corrected. By W. S. 1595.
Rptd in Third and Fourth Folios of Shakespeare, by Walker, R. and
by Tonson, J. (1734), in Simms, W. G. , Supplement to Shakspeare
(New York, 1848), in Tyrrell's and in Hazlitt's Doubtful Plays of
Shakespeare, in Malone S. Publ. (1908), and in Tucker Brooke,
C. F. , Shakespeare Apocrypha (Oxford, 1908).
The True Tragedie of Richard Duke of Yorke, and the death of good King
Henrie the Sixt, with the whole contention betweene the two Houses
Lancaster and Yorke, as it was sundrie times acted by the Right
Honourable the Earle of Pembrooke his servants. 1595. [Another
edition, 1600. ]
Rptd with The First Part of the Contention, etc. ; see above.
The Raigne of King Edward the third : As it hath bin sundrie times plaied
about the Citie of London. 1596.
Rptd in Capell's Prolusions (1760); in Tyrrell, Doubtful Plays, in
Delius, Pseudo-Shakspere’sche Dramen (1854); in Dr Furnivall's
Leopold Shakspere (1877); in Warnke and Proescholdt's Pseudo
Shakespearian Plays (1886); by Moore Smith, G. C. , in the Temple
Dramatists (1897); and in Tucker Brooke, Shakespeare Apocrypha.
The Famous Victories of Henry the fifth : containing the Honourable Battell
of Agin-court: As it was plaide by the Queenes Majesties Players.
1598. [Another edition, 1617. ]
Rptd in Six Old Plays, vol. 11, and in Hazlitt, Shakespeare's Library,
vol. v. Facsimile quarto, ed. 1887.
A warning for Faire Women. Containing, The most tragicall and lament-
able murther of Master George Sanders of London, Marchant, nigh
Shooters hill. Consented unto By his owne wife, acted by M. Browne,


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Mistris Drewry and Trusty Roger agents therin: with their severall
ends. As it hath beene lately diverse times acted by the right Honorable,
the Lord Chamberlaine his Servantes. 1599.
Rptd in Simpson, vol. II.
The Famous Historye of the life and death of Captaine Thomas Stukeley.
With his marriage to Alderman Curtis Daughter, and valiant ending of
his life at the Battaile of Alcazar. As it hath beene Acted. 1605.
Rptd in Simpson, vol. 1.
The True Chronicle History of King Leir, and his three daughters, Gonorill,
Ragan, and Cordella. As it hath bene divers and sundry times lately
acted. 1605. (Henslowe's Diary, 6 and 8 April 1594: ‘Kinge Leare'
acted by the Quene's men and my lord of Sussexe togeather. '
Stationers' register, 17 May 1594: The most famous Chronicle historye
of Leire Kinge of England and his Three Daughters. ]
Rptd in Six Old Plays, vol. 11, in Hazlitt's Shakespeare's Library,
vol. vi, in Malone S. Publ. (1907), and by Lee, S. , in Gollancz's
Shakespeare Classics (1909).
III. EARLY HISTORIES AND TRAGEDIES EXTANT IN CONTEMPORARY MSS.
Jocasta A tragedie written in Greke by Euripides translated and digested
into Acte by George Gascoign and ffraunces Kynwelmershe of Grays .
ynne. 1566. The title page bears the inscription DURUM PATI 68, and
the autograph of Roger second baron North, to whom the MS formerly
belonged. It is now in the British Museum.
The MS readings have been collated by Cunliffe, J. W. , and set forth
in his edition of the Jocasta in Gascoigne, vol. I, Cambridge
English Classics, 1907, and in Heath's Belles Lettres Series, 1906.
Gismond of Salern in Love (Lansdowne MS, 786). The Tragedie of Gismondo
salerne (Hargrave MS, 205, B. M. ). The earlier version, acted at the Inner
Temple in 1567, of The Tragedie of Trancred and Gismund, printed 1591.
The manuscripts have been collated and ptd in Brandl's Quellen.
See, also, below, in sec. IV, under Canliffe, J. W.
Kynge Johan. MS in Devonshire library. Edited by Collier, J. P. , for Camden
Society, 1838; rptd in Manly's Specimens, vol. I, and E. E. D. Publ.
(1907). [Probably the same as the play in idiomate materno included by
John Bale in his Summarium Scriptorum Illustrium majoris Brytanniae
under his own name with the title De Joanne Anglorum rege. ]
Reproduced in facsimile in Bang's Materialien, vol. xxv.
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Egerton 1994, B. M. ).
Printed by Halliwell, J. 0. , 1870, as A Tragedy of King Richard
the Second, concluding with the Murder of the Duke of Glouces-
ter at Calais, and by Wolfgang Keller as Richard II, Part 1, in
Shakesp. Jahrb. vol. xxxv (1899).
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