Freevill introduces his friend Malheureux to his mistress Franceschina in order to play a trick on him. But Franceschina finds out that Freevill wants to marry someone else and asks Malheureux to kill him. This is one of a series of classic English plays which have been re-edited.

Freevill introduces his friend Malheureux to his mistress Franceschinain order to play a trick on him. But Franceschina finds out thatFreevill wants to marry someone else and asks Malheureux to kill him.This is one of a series of classic English plays which have beenre-edited.

New Mermaids is a series of classic plays from the 16th to the 20th century which are presented in modernised English with on the page notes. Teachers present editions of these plays that are perfect for students and encourage creative engagement with the text. Introductions include the latest research and critical interpretations to situate each play within contemporary culture. Editors explore the play’s language and plot through gender, sexuality, race, religion, identity, material culture and performance. New Mermaids are printed in a clear, easy-to-use format, with notes below the text. New editions speak to students, theatre goers and actors who want to engage with classic plays as they are taught and performed across the world today.General EditorsJosé A. Pérez Díez, Lecturer in Early Modern Drama, School of English, University of Leeds, UK.Iman Sheeha, Senior Lecturer in English, Brunel University, UK.Editorial BoardBrandi Adams, Assistant Professor, English Department, Arizona State University, USAFrancis X. Connor, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of English, Wichita State University, USABeth Rebecca Cortese, Assistant Professor, University of Iceland, IcelandAmbereen Dadabhoy, Associate Professor of Literature, Harvey Mudd College, USANandini Das, Professor of Early Modern English Literature and Culture, University of Oxford, UKTracy C. Davis, Barber Professor of Performing Arts, Northwestern University, USABrett Greatley-Hirsch, Professor of Renaissance Literature and Textual Studies, University of Leeds, UKHetta Howes, Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern Literature, City University, UKHassana Moosa is a Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Cape Town, South AfricaEoin Price, Lecturer in English Literature, 1500-1650, University of Edinburgh, UKEleanor Rycroft, Senior Lecturer, Department of Theatre, University of Bristol, UK