John Ferriar was a physician and writer. He is best known for his critical work, "The Plays of Philip Massinger," which offered new perspectives on the Jacobean dramatist. Ferriar's writings often explored literary analysis and historical context.
Philip Massinger was an English playwright active during the Jacobean and Caroline periods. He is known for plays such as The Virgin Martyr and often collaborated with other dramatists, including John Ford. Collections like The Plays of Philip Massinger gather his dramatic works.