Thomas Dekker - The Pleasant Comedy of Old Fortunatus: "What I have sworn, I will not violate."

Thomas Dekker, a prolific playwright and poet of the late Elizabethan and Caroline eras, navigated a tumultuous life, including seven years in debtor's prison. His collaborations with notable contemporaries such as Ford and Jonson highlight his significance in the literary landscape of his time. Although only a fraction of his plays survive, his pamphlets provide rich insights into the vibrant and chaotic life of London during an era marked by plague and transformation, reflecting the societal shifts of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.