Project Gutenberg 2010-11-05 Public domain in the USA. 575 Gayley, Charles Mills 1858 1932 Francis Beaumont: Dramatist A Portrait, with Some Account of His Circle, Elizabethan and Jacobean, And of His Association with John Fletcher E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Christine Aldridge, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Francis Beaumont: Dramatist" by Charles Mills Gayley is a scholarly account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life, works, and influence of the esteemed Elizabethan dramatist Francis Beaumont, alongside his close collaborator John Fletcher. The author seeks to illuminate Beaumont's contributions to drama in relation to his contemporaries, particularly Shakespeare, while also detailing his historical context and personal connections. At the start of this comprehensive study, Gayley introduces Beaumont as a significant figure in the Elizabethan and Jacobean drama scene, often overshadowed by Shakespeare. Gayley emphasizes the intertwined careers of Beaumont and Fletcher, dubbing them the "twin literary heroes" of their time, and articulates his goal to distinctly portray Beaumont's unique artistic personality. The opening chapters highlight Beaumont's lineage, early life, and familial ties, establishing the foundation for understanding how his background and social connections shaped his literary endeavors. Additionally, Gayley lays the groundwork for Beaumont's eventual collaboration with Fletcher, underscoring the significance of their joint contributions to the theatrical landscape of their era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 Authorship -- Collaboration -- History -- 17th century Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 -- Friends and associates PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 1056783 2025-08-14T05:30:59.778694 text/html 1026779 2010-11-05T17:44:39 text/html 1222880 2025-08-14T05:31:25.879581 application/epub+zip 1236008 2025-08-14T05:31:07.546642 application/epub+zip 429583 2025-08-14T05:31:04.091692 application/epub+zip 1611019 2025-08-14T05:31:35.720523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1632393 2025-08-14T05:31:21.694586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744267 2022-09-15T14:20:33.065492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 732957 2025-08-14T05:30:56.459760 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 732690 2010-11-05T17:46:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 732767 2010-11-05T17:46:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21320 2025-08-14T05:31:35.896528 application/rdf+xml 11835 2025-08-14T05:31:04.790672 image/jpeg 2985 2025-08-14T05:31:04.439691 image/jpeg 282215 2010-11-05T17:46:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 1103207 2010-11-05T17:51:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 282037 2010-11-05T17:46:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 1176802 2025-08-14T05:30:59.890702 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