This edition of the plays of Philip Massinger includes three of his most famous works, The Virgin-Martyr, The Unnatural Combat, and The Duke of Milan, as well as an introduction and essay by John Ferriar that provides a critical analysis of Massinger's writing and his place in the literary canon. These plays, written in the 17th century, are examples of some of the best work from the Jacobean and Caroline eras of English drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.