Philip Massinger (1583 – 17 March 1640) was an English dramatist. His finely plotted plays, including A New Way to Pay Old Debts, The City Madam and The Roman Actor, are noted for their satire and realism, and their political and social themes.
Read more about Philip Massinger: Early Life, First Plays, Massinger and The King's Men, Death, Religion and Politics, Style and Influence, The Canon of Massinger's Works
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