A King, and No King by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
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About this eBook
| Author | Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 |
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| Author | Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 |
| Title | A King, and No King |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "A King, and No King" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a play written during the early 17th century. It follows the tumultuous interactions among kings and nobles, particularly focusing on Arbaces, the King of Iberia, and Tigranes, the King of Armenia, as well as Arbaces's sister, Panthea. The plot delves into themes of conquest, honor, and the complexities of love, especially in the context of duty and familial expectations. At the start of the play, we are introduced to various military characters discussing the recent end of wars and the actions of King Arbaces. He has captured Tigranes in combat, yet their interactions reveal layers of conflict beyond mere enmity, particularly when Arbaces offers Tigranes his sister, Panthea, as part of his ransom. Meanwhile, the characters exhibit a mix of bravado and cowardice, particularly through the figure of Bessus, who jests about his own reputation for bravery. Through these exchanges, the tension between valor, duty, and personal feelings begins to unfold, setting the stage for further exploration of these themes as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Political plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12312 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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