Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 132 Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works) 1564 1616 The Merry Devil of Edmonton The Merry Devill of Edmonton Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merry_Devil_of_Edmonton Tony Adam "The Merry Devil of Edmonton" by Shakespeare is a comedic play that likely dates back to the late 16th to early 17th century, embodying the wit and theatrical style of the Elizabethan era. The play revolves around themes of love, magic, and mistaken identities, with a focus on the titular character, Peter Fabell, a scholar known for his magical prowess who is confronted by a spirit claiming his soul. The narrative weaves together various plots involving noble families in the town of Edmonton, exploring romantic entanglements and societal norms of the time. The story unfolds with Peter Fabell, who has made a deal with the devil to master magic, seeking to navigate the challenges posed by love and the implications of his magical dealings. Milliscent, the daughter of Sir Arthur Clare, is caught in a complex web of arranged marriages, with both Raymond Mounchensey and Frank Jerningham vying for her affection. Fabell uses his magical abilities to influence events, leading to comedic situations as he aids the lovers in their quests. The climax reveals the interplay of love and responsibility, leading to a resolution where familial bonds and true love ultimately triumph, with Sir Arthur Clare tentatively accepting the union with Mounchensey due to the charm Fabell has woven into the love story. Through humor and elements of magic, the play engages with the themes of desire, authority, and the unpredictability of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Comedy plays Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Spurious and doubtful works Fabell, Peter, 15th cent -- Drama Abduction -- Drama Poaching -- Drama Edmonton (London, England) -- Drama PR Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 123282 2025-08-02T12:41:59.708524 text/html 123099 2025-01-09T01:42:12.463847 text/html 112929 2025-08-02T12:42:05.741437 application/epub+zip 113127 2025-08-02T12:42:02.303473 application/epub+zip 111324 2025-08-02T12:42:01.219466 application/epub+zip 232199 2025-08-02T12:42:07.851438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217189 2025-08-02T12:42:05.045493 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197537 2022-09-03T04:15:16.974475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93442 2025-08-02T12:41:59.437459 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93245 2023-07-05T12:57:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18796 2025-08-02T12:42:07.979434 application/rdf+xml 12668 2025-08-02T12:42:01.711462 image/jpeg 3611 2025-08-02T12:42:01.464453 image/jpeg 36070 2023-07-05T12:58:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 112054 2025-08-02T12:41:59.718469 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