Publisher's Synopsis
Love's Cure or The Martial Maid is a comedy play written by Francis Beaumont, first published in 1718. The play revolves around the story of a young woman named Bellario, who disguises herself as a man to join the army and search for her lover, Leucippus. Along the way, she encounters various characters, including the cowardly soldier, Captain Mopus, and the cunning courtier, Lord Plotwell. As Bellario navigates her way through the army, she finds herself in a series of comical situations that test her resolve and her ability to keep her true identity a secret. Meanwhile, Leucippus is also searching for Bellario, unaware that she has disguised herself as a man. Love's Cure or The Martial Maid is a humorous exploration of gender roles and identity, as well as a commentary on the nature of love and the power of deception. The play is notable for its witty dialogue, lively characters, and clever plot twists, making it a classic of Restoration-era comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
