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Title:
Beggars Bush: A Comedy
From the Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (Volume 2 of 10)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beggars%27_Bush
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jonathan Ingram, Charles M. Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Beggars Bush: A Comedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a play written during the early 17th century (Early Modern period). The story unfolds in Flanders and revolves around various characters from different social strata, particularly focusing on the usurper Wolfort and Gerrard, a father-in-law to Florez, along with the common people including beggars, merchants, and lords as they navigate themes of power, deceit, and societal roles. The opening of the play introduces us to a world of political intrigue, setting the stage for conflicts driven by ambition and betrayal. We meet Wolfort, the usurper of the Flanders earldom, and Gerrard, who explains the ongoing tensions in the region. Characters engaged in machinations and moral dilemmas interact as they reflect on their positions within a changing society. The dynamics quickly shift as individuals, both noble and common, reveal their aspirations and struggles, particularly as Gerrard seeks to elevate himself among the beggars, aiming for kingship in a makeshift community. This rich tapestry of characters and themes hints at a comedic yet thought-provoking exploration of identity and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Fletcher, John, 1579-1625
Author: Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616
EBook No.: 12221
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Comedy plays
Subject: English drama -- 17th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Beggars Bush: A Comedy
From the Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (Volume 2 of 10)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beggars%27_Bush
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jonathan Ingram, Charles M. Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Beggars Bush: A Comedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a play written during the early 17th century (Early Modern period). The story unfolds in Flanders and revolves around various characters from different social strata, particularly focusing on the usurper Wolfort and Gerrard, a father-in-law to Florez, along with the common people including beggars, merchants, and lords as they navigate themes of power, deceit, and societal roles. The opening of the play introduces us to a world of political intrigue, setting the stage for conflicts driven by ambition and betrayal. We meet Wolfort, the usurper of the Flanders earldom, and Gerrard, who explains the ongoing tensions in the region. Characters engaged in machinations and moral dilemmas interact as they reflect on their positions within a changing society. The dynamics quickly shift as individuals, both noble and common, reveal their aspirations and struggles, particularly as Gerrard seeks to elevate himself among the beggars, aiming for kingship in a makeshift community. This rich tapestry of characters and themes hints at a comedic yet thought-provoking exploration of identity and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Fletcher, John, 1579-1625
Author: Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616
EBook No.: 12221
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Comedy plays
Subject: English drama -- 17th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.