This comprehensive collection, "The Complete Works of Samuel Rowlands, 1598-1628," brings together the diverse writings of the English satirist and poet Samuel Rowlands. Including "Doctor Merrie-Man: Or, Nothing But Mirth, 1609," "A Whole Crew of Kind Gossips, All Met to Be Merry, 1609," "The Knave of Clubbes, 1609," "Martin Mark-All, Beadle of Bridewell, 1610," and "The Knave of Harts; Haile Fellow Well Met," this volume offers a rich tapestry of early modern English life and literature. Edited by Edmund Gosse and Sidney John Hervon Herrtage, this edition provides invaluable insight into Rowlands' unique voice and his commentary on the social mores of his time. These works, originally published between 1598 and 1628, showcase Rowlands' talent for capturing the vernacular and satirical spirit of the age, making this collection an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Renaissance literature.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.