Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 02 of 10: the Humourous Lieutenant by Fletcher et al.

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Author Fletcher, John, 1579-1625
Author Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616
Editor Glover, Arnold, 1865-1905
Title Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 02 of 10: the Humourous Lieutenant
Note Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles M. Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Humourous Lieutenant" by Fletcher et al. is a tragicomedy likely written in the early 17th century. The play unfolds in Greece and follows the tumultuous relationships and ambitions among various characters, including King Antigonus, his son Demetrius, and the object of Demetrius's affection, the spirited Celia. Central themes include love, honor, and the follies of war, woven together with comedic elements that challenge the characters’ desires and actions. The opening of the play introduces a bustling court setting where characters are engaged in preparations for an audience with ambassadors. Attention is drawn to Demetrius's deep affection for Celia, contrasting with the older King Antigonus's youthful desires. As the dialogue unfolds, Celia's wit and independence shine through, particularly in her exchanges with the ushers and other gentlemen. The tension builds with the arrival of the ambassadors, who deliver a serious message of conflict, setting the stage for further exploration of the characters’ ambitions and relationships as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama -- 17th century
Subject Tragicomedy
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EBook-No. 12040
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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