Gammer Gurton's Needle (New Mermaids),New

Gammer Gurton's Needle (New Mermaids),New

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Published in 1575 and acted at Christ's College, Cambridge, probably as early as King Edward V's reign, the drama of Grandma Gurton and her lost sewing needle, which is finally retrieved from the bottom of her servant Hodge's breeches, is an outstanding example of midTudor comedy. Although a university production, the play's doggerel rhymes, its village characters and their dialect speech, its seemingly innocuous plot and its Rabelaisian humour are the very opposite of academic or neoclassical. Yet its anonymous author's ingenuity manifests itself at every turn, not least in the multiple ironies evoked when Diccon the trickster makes Hodge believe that he will conjure the devil by kissing his backside in a travesty of religious or masonic oathtaking.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of Gammer Gurton's Needle? A: The main theme of Gammer Gurton's Needle revolves around the comedic misadventures of Grandma Gurton as she searches for her lost sewing needle, reflecting the humor and social dynamics of mid-Tudor society.
  • Q: Who is the author of Gammer Gurton's Needle? A: The play is authored by an anonymous writer, although it is often attributed to Charles Whitworth in its published editions.
  • Q: What type of comedy is Gammer Gurton's Needle? A: Gammer Gurton's Needle is classified as mid-Tudor comedy, characterized by its use of doggerel rhymes, village dialects, and humorous situations.
  • Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of Gammer Gurton's Needle was published on June 30, 1997.
  • Q: How many pages does Gammer Gurton's Needle have? A: The book contains 112 pages.
  • Q: Is this book a new or used edition? A: The book is listed as a new edition.
  • Q: What is the binding style of this book? A: Gammer Gurton's Needle is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: What category does Gammer Gurton's Needle belong to? A: This play is categorized under British & Irish literature.
  • Q: Is there any special feature of this book? A: One notable feature is that it is a used book in good condition, ensuring its readability and quality.
  • Q: What historical context does Gammer Gurton's Needle provide? A: The play provides insight into the cultural and social dynamics of the mid-Tudor period, showcasing both the humor and societal norms of the time.

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