The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
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| Author | Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 |
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| Author | Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 |
| Title | The Maids Tragedy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Maids Tragedy" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a tragic play likely written in the early 17th century. The story revolves around themes of love, betrayal, and honor, predominantly featuring the complex relationships between characters like Amintor, the newlywed groom, Evadne, his bride, and the powerful King who disrupts their union. At the start of this drama, we are introduced to a royal setting where celebrations for Amintor's marriage to Evadne are underway. As characters gather to celebrate, notable tensions loom beneath the surface. Amintor is happy but troubled, and whispers of Evadne's unexpected conduct mar the joyful atmosphere. The opening scenes hint at deeper conflicts, especially as Evadne reveals she has sworn never to share a bed with Amintor and alludes to a hidden affair with the King. The stage is set for a tragic unfolding of events that will challenge loyalty, honor, and the consequences of desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | Revenge -- Drama |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10847 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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