Download or read book Plays, Poems, and Miscellaneous Writings Associated with George Villiers, Second Duke of Buckingham written by George Villiers Duke of Buckingham and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Villiers, Second Duke of Buckingham, was one of the most controversial figures of the late 17th century. He was the principal author of 'The Rehearsal' (1671), a burlesque play. This edition addresses the difficulties in both attribution and annotation that almost all of his works present.