Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 04 of 10 by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
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"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.)
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| 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. 04 of 10 |
| 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 www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50031 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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