Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 197 Beaumont, Francis 1584 1616 Beamont, Francis Fletcher, John 1579 1625 Fletcher, Iohn Flecher, John Glover, Arnold 1865 1905 The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher in Ten Volumes: Volume 01. The maids tragedy -- Philaster: or, love lies a bleeding -- A king, and no king -- The scornful lady, a comedy -- The custom of the country. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher in Ten Volumes: Volume 01" is a definitive collection of plays and texts from two of the most significant playwrights of the early 17th century. Written during the late Elizabethan to early Stuart period, this volume brings together their influential works, including notable titles such as "The Maid's Tragedy," "Philaster," and "The Scornful Lady." The collection explores themes of love, betrayal, and human emotion, showcasing the complex characters and intricate plots that define the artistry of Beaumont and Fletcher. The opening of the volume provides historical context about the authors, detailing their biographies and the significance of their contributions to English drama. The text introduces the first collected edition released in 1647 and highlights the importance of this publication in preserving their works, reaffirming their impact on the English stage. The introduction sets the stage for the texts to follow, emphasizing the lasting influence of Beaumont and Fletcher in shaping the theatrical landscape of their time and beyond. Readers are invited to explore a treasury of dramatic literature, enriched by commendatory verses from contemporary writers that celebrate the talents of both playwrights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 174835 2025-07-05T04:10:34.884545 text/html 174806 174690 2024-11-05T05:32:13.062581 2023-10-05T06:16:21.168345 text/html text/html 164340 2025-07-05T04:10:42.375524 application/epub+zip 164540 2025-07-05T04:10:38.407495 application/epub+zip 119651 2025-07-05T04:10:37.186532 application/epub+zip 419659 2025-07-05T04:10:44.750473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398013 2025-07-05T04:10:41.532502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163942 2022-09-05T08:47:49.855304 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140426 2025-07-05T04:10:34.485524 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 120510 2024-10-28T17:56:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18163 2025-07-05T04:10:44.901466 application/rdf+xml 25287 2025-07-05T04:10:37.679513 image/jpeg 4711 2025-07-05T04:10:37.432542 image/jpeg 165113 2025-07-05T04:10:34.898544 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia