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The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher in Ten Volumes Volume I.   By: (1579-1625)

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This collection of ten volumes showcases the incredible talent and creativity of the playwrights Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. Volume I provides a glimpse into the vast repertoire of these two literary giants, with a wide range of genres and styles represented. The plays featured in this volume are masterfully written, with compelling plots, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes. Fans of classic literature will appreciate the rich language and intricate storytelling found within these pages. Overall, this collection is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the works of Beaumont and Fletcher, and Volume I serves as a captivating introduction to their enduring legacy in English literature.

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THE WORKS OF FRANCIS BEAUMONT AND JOHN FLETCHER

In ten volumes

Vol. I

FRANCIS BEAUMONT

Born 1584

Died 1616

JOHN FLETCHER

Born 1579

Died 1625

THE MAIDS TRAGEDY

PHILASTER

A KING, AND NO KING

THE SCORNFUL LADY

THE CUSTOM OF THE COUNTRY

THE TEXT EDITED BY

ARNOLD GLOVER, M.A.

OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE INNER TEMPLE

NOTE.

The first collected edition of the plays of Beaumont and Fletcher was published in 1647, in folio (12 1/2 ins. x 8 1/8 ins. is the measurement of the copy used for the purpose of collation). The title page runs thus:

Comedies and Tragedies

{ Francis Beaumont } written by { And } Gentlemen. { John Fletcher }

Never printed before, And now published by the Authours Originall Copies. Si quid habent veri Vatum præsagia, vivam.London , Printed for Humphrey Robinson , at the three Pidgeons , and for Humphrey Moseley at the Princes Armes in St Pauls .

This collection, which is referred to as the First Folio throughout the present edition, contained all the authors' previously unpublished plays (34) except The Wild Goose Chase , which, at the date of the Folio, was supposed to be lost... Continue reading book >>


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