| Author |
Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 |
| Author |
Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 |
| Editor |
Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922 |
| Title |
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Thierry and Theodoret -- The Woman-Hater -- Nice Valour, or The Passionate Mad-man -- Mr. Francis Beaumonts Letter to Ben. Johnson -- The Honest Man's Fortune -- The Masque of the Gentlemen of Grays-Inne and the Inner-Temple -- Four Plays or Moral Representations in One
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| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a collection of plays written in the early 17th century. This volume includes several works including "Thierry and Theodoret," "The Woman-Hater," and "Nice Valour," showcasing the authors' contributions to English drama during the time. The plays explore themes of love, honor, and moral values, often through intricate character relationships and societal critiques. The opening of "Thierry and Theodoret" introduces us to a tense family drama where Theodoret confronts his mother, Brunhalt, about her questionable conduct, leading to a heated dialogue revealing deep familial discord. As the characters navigate themes of reputation, honor, and the consequences of their actions, the plot thickens when Theodoret hints at the repercussions of his mother’s alleged misdeeds. This deep exploration of personal and societal challenges sets the stage for conflict, creating a compelling premise for a narrative filled with emotional and moral stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50096 |
| Release Date |
Sep 30, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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