| 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. 07 of 10
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Maid in the Mill -- The Knight of Malta -- Loves Cure, or the Martial Maid -- Women Pleas'd -- The Night-Walker, or the Little Thief
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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. 07 of 10" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a collection of plays written in the early 17th century. The volume features several comedic plays including "The Maid in the Mill," "The Knight of Malta," and "Women Pleas'd." The primary themes revolve around love, conflict, and societal norms of the time, showcasing a mix of romantic entanglements and familial disputes. The opening of "The Maid in the Mill" introduces various characters embroiled in romantic relationships and rivalries within a picturesque Spanish setting. As the characters engage in lively banter and tension escalates, we see the budding affections of Antonio, who has feelings for Ismenia, and the rivalry with enemies from the Bellides family, namely Lisauro and Terzo. The dialogue sets a humorous yet dramatic tone, creating a vibrant atmosphere that captivates the audience and hints at the complexities of love and animosity intertwined within the story. (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. |
47156 |
| Release Date |
Oct 20, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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