The Works of John Marston. Volume 2 by John Marston
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About this eBook
| Author | Marston, John, 1575?-1634 |
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| Editor | Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry), 1857-1920 |
| Title | The Works of John Marston. Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The Dutch courtezan -- The fawn -- The wonder of women; or, The tragedy of Sophonisba -- What you will. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "The Works of John Marston. Volume 2" by John Marston is a collection of plays written in the early 17th century. This volume includes notable works such as "The Dutch Courtezan," which explores themes of love, desire, and morality through complex character interactions. The plays feature a mix of comedic and tragic elements, highlighting Marston's skill in dramatic storytelling. The opening of the collection introduces "The Dutch Courtezan," a play set in London that follows the story of Young Freevill, who is torn between his upcoming marriage to Beatrice and his entanglement with Franceschina, a Dutch courtesan. The plot thickens as Malheureux, a friend of Freevill, becomes infatuated with Franceschina, leading to a dangerous plot where Malheureux is urged to kill Freevill to win her affections. The dialogue showcases a keen wit and robust characterization, establishing the comedic and moral conflict that will unfold throughout the play. The central themes of love's complexities and societal perceptions of morality are prevalent as characters navigate their desires amid deception and chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46311 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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