The Scornful Lady by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
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"The Scornful Lady" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a Jacobean comedy first published in 1616. One of the playwrights' most popular works, it became a theatrical staple for over a century, entertaining audiences from its premiere through the Restoration era and beyond. The play explores the provocative theme of a woman who demands her beloved prove his devotion through an extreme test—dueling his closest friend. With its blend of wit
and romantic intrigue, this comedy captivated generations of theatergoers and launched the careers of celebrated actresses in its demanding title role. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 |
|---|---|
| Author | Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 |
| Title | The Scornful Lady |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scornful_Lady |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Bidwell and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | English drama -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12110 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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