Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 04 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. 04 of 10" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a collection of dramatic works likely written in the early 17th century. This volume includes several plays, such as "The Tragedy of Valentinian," "Monsieur Thomas," "The Chances," and "The Bloody Brother." The primary theme revolves around issues of honor, virtue, and the moral complexities of human desires, particularly in the context of power dynamics in ancient Rome." "The opening of "The Tragedy of Valentinian" introduces a world rife with intrigue and tension, emphasizing the struggles of characters like Valentinian, the emperor, and the noble warriors Æcius and Maximus. It sets the stage for a story deeply concerned with virtue, as seen through the eyes of Lucina, who is torn between her loyalty to her husband and the emperor's corrupting desires. The dialogue hints at her steadfast commitment to honor while reacting to the emperor's advances and manipulation, setting the foundation for the ensuing drama that questions the morality of officials and the impact of ambition on personal integrity." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

• The Tragedy of Valentinian
• Monsieur Thomas
• The Chances
• The Bloody Brother; Or, Rollo
• The Wild-Goose Chase

Credits:

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

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
• Release date is 2015-09-21