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“Gay love, God save it, so soone hotte, so soone colde.”

Quote by Nicholas Udall

Book:Four tudor comedies

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Four tudor comedies

This book compiles four Tudor-era English comedies, showcasing the humor and social commentary of the time. more

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Nicholas Udall (1504-1556) was an English playwright, considered one of the representatives of early Elizabethan drama. His works are known for their humor and satire, and have had a profound impact on drama in the later periods. more

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