Early Plays From The Italian (1911) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436594585 : 1436594588 : 02 Jun 2008 : Early Plays From The Italian is a book written by R. Warwick Bond and published in 1911. The book is a collection of four plays from the Italian Renaissance period, translated into English by Bond. The plays included in the book are ""The Mandrake"" by Niccol?????? Machiavelli, ""The Pot of Gold"" by Titus Maccius Plautus, ""The Captives"" by Titus Maccius Plautus, and ""The Brothers"" by Carlo Goldoni. The book provides an insight into the theatrical traditions of Italy during the Renaissance period and the themes that were popular during that time. The plays explore various themes such as love, deception, greed, and family relationships. Bond's translation of the plays is considered to be faithful to the original Italian text, and his introduction to the book provides historical context and background information on the plays and their authors. Overall, Early Plays From The Italian