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Title: The Spanish Curate: A Comedy
Note: Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed
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Summary: "The Spanish Curate: A Comedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a comedic play written during the early 17th century. The narrative revolves around various characters entangled in love, rivalry, and social commentary, primarily focusing on the intricate relationships among Don Henrique, a wealthy and cruel lord, his gentle brother Don Jamie, and other figures of the local Spanish society, including a crafty lawyer named Bartolus and a hopeful young man, Leandro. The play explores themes of honor, jealousy, and the pursuit of love against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal ambitions. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a colorful array of characters and their relationships. Don Jamie, who feels the sting of his brother's cruelty, engages with his friends about the nature of wealth and honor while yearning for the affections of a young nobleman, Ascanio. Meanwhile, Leandro is infatuated with Bartolus's wife, Amaranta, which sets the stage for a web of desires and schemes. The opening acts establish the various character dynamics and hint at upcoming conflicts, particularly between the avaricious Bartolus and the playful Leandro, while also highlighting the aspirations and woes of those navigating love in a rigid social structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fletcher, John, 1579-1625
Author: Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616
EBook No.: 12141
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: English drama -- 17th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Spanish Curate: A Comedy
Note: Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed
Proofreaders
Summary: "The Spanish Curate: A Comedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a comedic play written during the early 17th century. The narrative revolves around various characters entangled in love, rivalry, and social commentary, primarily focusing on the intricate relationships among Don Henrique, a wealthy and cruel lord, his gentle brother Don Jamie, and other figures of the local Spanish society, including a crafty lawyer named Bartolus and a hopeful young man, Leandro. The play explores themes of honor, jealousy, and the pursuit of love against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal ambitions. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a colorful array of characters and their relationships. Don Jamie, who feels the sting of his brother's cruelty, engages with his friends about the nature of wealth and honor while yearning for the affections of a young nobleman, Ascanio. Meanwhile, Leandro is infatuated with Bartolus's wife, Amaranta, which sets the stage for a web of desires and schemes. The opening acts establish the various character dynamics and hint at upcoming conflicts, particularly between the avaricious Bartolus and the playful Leandro, while also highlighting the aspirations and woes of those navigating love in a rigid social structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fletcher, John, 1579-1625
Author: Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616
EBook No.: 12141
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: English drama -- 17th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.