This book offers a fascinating collection of major works by the Elizabethan playwright and poet George Peele, including David and Bethsabe, a retelling of the well-known Biblical story of King David and Bathsheba, and Descensus Astrææ, a complex allegorical play that explores themes of redemption and spiritual renewal. The editor provides a detailed account of Peele's life and artistic career, offering insights into his literary style and the cultural context in which his works were produced. This book is a must-read for students and scholars of Renaissance drama and poetry. 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.