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Beaumont, Francis
1584
1616
Beamont, Francis
Fletcher, John
1579
1625
Fletcher, Iohn
Flecher, John
The Mad Lover, a Tragi-Comedy
The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (3 of 10)
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mad_Lover
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"The Mad Lover, a Tragi-Comedy" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a theatrical play written in the early 17th century. The narrative is set in the kingdom of Paphos and revolves around complex themes of love, honor, and identity. The main character is Memnon, a general who experiences a profound transformation driven by his mad passion for the Princess Calis, leading to a series of humorous and tragic events as he navigates courtly life and the expectations that come with it. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the royal court of Paphos, where the King discusses the valiant General Memnon's recent military victories. Memnon interacts with his peers but struggles with social conventions, particularly while expressing his feelings for Princess Calis, leading to comical misunderstandings. The opening establishes not only the backdrop of war and court intrigue but also hints at Memnon’s inner turmoil as he grapples with his love for Calis, setting the stage for his subsequent actions that blend folly with deep emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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