Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616

Contributor:

Fletcher, John, 1579-1625

Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2015-09-30