Hyde Park: By James Shirley - Paperbackby Eugene Giddens (Editor) Hyde Park (1632) is one of the best loved comedies of James Shirley, considered to be one of the most important Caroline dramatists. The play showcases strong female characters who excel at rebuking the outlandish courtship of various suitors. Shirley's comic setting, London's Hyde Park, offers ample opportunity for witty dialogue. This is the first critical edition of the play, including a wide ranging introduction and