Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 02 of 10: the Humourous Lieutenant

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fletcher, John, 1579-1625

Contributor:

Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616

Glover, Arnold, 1865-1905

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Humourous Lieutenant" by Fletcher et al. is a tragicomedy likely written in the early 17th century. The play unfolds in Greece and follows the tumultuous relationships and ambitions among various characters, including King Antigonus, his son Demetrius, and the object of Demetrius's affection, the spirited Celia. Central themes include love, honor, and the follies of war, woven together with comedic elements that challenge the characters' desires and actions. The opening of the play introduces a bustling court setting where characters are engaged in preparations for an audience with ambassadors. Attention is drawn to Demetrius's deep affection for Celia, contrasting with the older King Antigonus's youthful desires. As the dialogue unfolds, Celia's wit and independence shine through, particularly in her exchanges with the ushers and other gentlemen. The tension builds with the arrival of the ambassadors, who deliver a serious message of conflict, setting the stage for further exploration of the characters' ambitions and relationships as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles M. Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Humorous_Lieutenant

Release date is 2004-04-01