Tarlton's Jests, And News Out Of Purgatory (1844)

Tarlton's Jests and News Out of Purgatory is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell and published in 1844. The book is a collection of humorous anecdotes and jokes attributed to Richard Tarlton, a famous Elizabethan actor and comedian. The first part of the book contains Tarlton's popular jests, which were originally published in 1611. The second part of the book, News Out of Purgatory, is a satirical play written by Tarlton in the late 16th century. The play depicts the journey of a man who dies and goes to purgatory, where he meets various characters and experiences different punishments. Halliwell's edition of the play includes a modernized version of the text, as well as explanatory notes and an introduction providing historical context. The book offers a glimpse into the humor and culture of the Elizabethan era, as well as the work of one of its most famous entertainers.With Notes And Some Account Of The Life Of Tarlton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.