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Baillies eminently readable dramas stand at the crossroads of the Scottish Enlightenment and early Romanticism, and compellingly engage with questions of womens rights. Her exploration of the passions, first published in 1798, is here reissued with a wealth of contextual materials including The Introductory Discourse, Baillies own brand of feminist literary criticism. The three plays included here are Count Basil: A Tragedy, and The Tryal: A Comedy, which show love from opposing perspectives; and De Monfort: A Tragedy, which explores the drama of hate. Among other appendices, the Broadview edition includes materials on the contemporary philosophical understanding of the passions, and contemporary reviews.Baillies work is enjoying a revival of interest. She lived a long life, (17621851), and had a wide circle of literary friends including Maria Edgeworth and Sir Walter Scott (who termed her a female Shakespeare). Scottish born, she moved to England in her twenties where she then resided. Her Plays on the Passions, alternatively known as A Series of Plays in which it is Attempted to Delineate the Stronger Passions of the MindEach Passion being the Subject of a Tragedy and Comedy was produced in three volumes between 1798 and 1812. The first volume created quite a stir amongst the literary circles of London and Edinburgh when introduced anonymously. The speculation into the authorship concluded two years later when Baillie came forward as the writer of the collection, thereby causing a subsequent sensation since no one had considered the shy spinster a candidate in the mystery.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Plays on the Passions'? A: The main theme of 'Plays on the Passions' revolves around the exploration of human emotions, particularly the passions of love and hate, as well as issues related to women's rights during the Scottish Enlightenment and early Romanticism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Plays on the Passions' is Joanna Baillie, a Scottish playwright known for her contributions to drama and feminist literary criticism.
- Q: What types of plays are included in this edition? A: This edition includes three plays: 'Count Basil: A Tragedy', 'The Tryal: A Comedy', and 'De Monfort: A Tragedy', each exploring different aspects of human passions.
- Q: When was 'Plays on the Passions' first published? A: 'Plays on the Passions' was first published in 1798, with the complete series produced in three volumes by 1812.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', meaning it may show some signs of wear but is overall in satisfactory condition for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 474 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Is there any additional content included in this edition? A: Yes, the Broadview edition includes contextual materials such as 'The Introductory Discourse' and contemporary philosophical insights related to the passions, as well as reviews from Baillie's era.
- Q: What is the significance of Joanna Baillie in literary history? A: Joanna Baillie is significant in literary history for her pioneering work in drama and her early advocacy for women's rights, earning her the title of 'female Shakespeare' from Sir Walter Scott.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of 'Plays on the Passions' was published on February 19, 2001.