This collection of plays by Philip Massinger and William Gifford includes The City Madam, The Guardian, A Very Woman, The Bashful Lover, and The Old Law. These plays are notable examples of the Jacobean period in English drama, and will captivate readers with their rich characterizations and commentary on societal norms.

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