| Author |
Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 |
| Author |
Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 |
| Title |
Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a play written during the early 17th century, likely during the English Renaissance period. The narrative revolves around themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, centering on the character Philaster, the heir to the crown of Cicilie, who grapples with issues concerning honor, loyalty, and romantic relationships amidst courtly intrigue. The opening of the play introduces several characters and sets the stage for the unfolding drama, revealing Philaster's predicament regarding his rightful claim to the throne and the tensions surrounding his love for Arethusa, the King's daughter. As courtiers discuss the arrival of Pharamond, a Spanish prince who seeks to marry Arethusa, complexities arise, particularly with Philaster's past injustices and his fierce loyalty to Arethusa. Initial encounters among the characters hint at romantic entanglements and deceit, laying the groundwork for conflict as Philaster's reputation and the integrity of Arethusa come into question. The atmosphere is charged with questions of loyalty, identity, and the nature of true love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Love -- Drama
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| Subject |
Sicily (Italy) -- Drama
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| Subject |
English drama
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| Subject |
Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragicomedy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10850 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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