Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 08 of 10

Fletcher, John, 1579-1625Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 4.3
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622K words
Chapters
63

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English Originals Dramatic Literature Court IntrigueLove EntanglementsPower GameTest of LoveClassical DramaDrama CollectionRenaissance Drama

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 08 of 10 by Francis Beaumont and John FletcherAuthor: Fletcher, John, 1579-1625,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 17, 2011

Editor's review

This is Volume 8 of the ten-volume collected dramatic works of Beaumont and Fletcher, an important body of seventeenth-century English Renaissance drama. Their collaborations are known for intricate plots, flexible scene changes, and a mixing of tragedy and comedy, and they exerted wide influence on the English stage after Shakespeare. As part of a complete collection, this volume suits readers who need to consult specific plays or study collaborative authorship rather than those seeking a general anthology. The electronic edition is provided by Project Gutenberg, making it convenient for text searching, checking dialogue, and comparing editions. Readers should first consult the complete set's table of contents to confirm which plays this volume contains, then read selectively as needed; for literary appreciation, begin with representative passages to sense the wit and shifts of feeling in their dialogue. For general readers the language and allusions present a fairly high barrier, so use of annotations or a guide is recommended.

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Reading tips

  1. First check the complete set's table of contents to confirm which plays Volume 8 contains, then decide whether to read closely or selectively.
  2. Use an annotated edition of early modern English or a scholarly guide to reduce the language barrier.
  3. Read play by play rather than page by page, and after each play summarize the characters and main plot.
  4. When doing research, record page numbers and edition information for later citation checking.

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Contents

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FAQ

Which volume of the Beaumont and Fletcher collection is this, and which plays does it contain? This is Volume 8 of the ten-volume collection. The materials do not list the specific plays in this volume; readers should consult the complete set's table of contents or the contents pages at the front of the book to confirm what is included. Check the contents first to avoid confusion with other volumes.
Can general readers start reading with this volume? Not really. This is one volume of a complete collection, not a selected introductory anthology, and seventeenth-century English poses some difficulty for general readers. To get an initial sense of Beaumont and Fletcher, begin with a selected edition or a guide, then return to the complete works as needed; reading straight through is likely to be slowed by the language and background.
Is the electronic edition suitable for academic citation? It can be used for text searching and preliminary checking, but before formal citation you should verify the specific edition information, page numbers, and textual scholarship. The Project Gutenberg electronic edition is convenient for searching dialogue and comparing passages, but citations in academic papers must still follow the edition conventions of the field.

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About the author

Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 Author

John Fletcher (1579–1625) was a playwright of the English Renaissance, and he is the author addressed here. Public information about his life is limited: details of his education, official positions and specific experiences are largely unknown, and his literary standing rests chiefly on plays written in collaboration with Francis Beaumont and others. The collection holds twenty-three related works, mostly in collection form, including several volumes of the ten-volume Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, as well as plays such as The Maids Tragedy, A King, and No King and The Loyal Subject. These works are notable for tragedy and tragicomedy, with tightly constructed plots, witty dialogue and intense personal conflict, making effective use of dramatic tension and stagecraft. His plays hold a place in the seventeenth-century English dramatic tradition and are often named alongside Beaumont, exercising a certain influence on later English drama.