Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher V6 is a collection of plays written by the famous playwrights Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. The volume contains five plays including The Captain, The Prophetess, The Queen of Corinth, Bonduca, and The Knight of the Burning Pestle. The plays are written in the style of Jacobean drama, with themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. The Captain tells the story of a group of soldiers who are caught in a love triangle, while The Prophetess follows the journey of a woman who can predict the future. The Queen of Corinth is a tragic tale of a queen who is forced to marry against her will, and Bonduca is a historical play set during the Roman invasion of Britain. The Knight of the Burning Pestle is a comedic play that satirizes the conventions of Elizabethan theater. Overall, The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher V6 is an important collection of plays that showcases the talent and creativity of two of the most influential playwrights of the Jacobean era.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.
