Mucedorus

Mucedorus is a play attributed to William Shakespeare, though its authorship is debated, with some suggesting it may have been written by Robert Greene. First performed in 1598, it gained immense popularity, being staged by traveling companies and going through seventeen editions by 1700. The play features a prince, Mucedorus, who disguises himself to win the love of Amadine, the King's daughter, amidst various comedic and absurd situations. Its success marks it as a significant work in pre-Restoration drama.