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

Note: Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The Womans Prize -- The Island Princess -- The Noble Gentleman -- The Coronation -- The Coxcomb

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 08 of 10" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a collection of comedic plays written in the early 17th century. This volume includes titles such as "The Woman's Prize" and "The Island Princess," showcasing the themes of romance, wit, and societal roles, particularly focusing on the dynamics between men and women in relationships. The characters are often involved in intricate plots that highlight the social customs and struggles of their time. The opening of "The Woman's Prize" introduces us to a lively cast of characters, including Moroso, a doting but foolish suitor, and Maria, a strong-willed woman determined not to submit to her husband, Petruchio. As the play unfolds, we see Maria's defiance against Petruchio’s oppressive demeanor and the other characters rallying around her cause. The dialogue sets a humorous tone as characters express their views on marriage and gender roles, establishing a backdrop of rebellion against societal expectations, particularly focusing on the trials of becoming a wife in a male-dominated society. The witty exchanges and humorous observations in this portion create an engaging introduction to the themes of love and authority that will likely resonate throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616

Author: Fletcher, John, 1579-1625

Editor: Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922

EBook No.: 35303

Published: Feb 17, 2011

Downloads: 186

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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

Note: Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The Womans Prize -- The Island Princess -- The Noble Gentleman -- The Coronation -- The Coxcomb

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 08 of 10" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a collection of comedic plays written in the early 17th century. This volume includes titles such as "The Woman's Prize" and "The Island Princess," showcasing the themes of romance, wit, and societal roles, particularly focusing on the dynamics between men and women in relationships. The characters are often involved in intricate plots that highlight the social customs and struggles of their time. The opening of "The Woman's Prize" introduces us to a lively cast of characters, including Moroso, a doting but foolish suitor, and Maria, a strong-willed woman determined not to submit to her husband, Petruchio. As the play unfolds, we see Maria's defiance against Petruchio’s oppressive demeanor and the other characters rallying around her cause. The dialogue sets a humorous tone as characters express their views on marriage and gender roles, establishing a backdrop of rebellion against societal expectations, particularly focusing on the trials of becoming a wife in a male-dominated society. The witty exchanges and humorous observations in this portion create an engaging introduction to the themes of love and authority that will likely resonate throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616

Author: Fletcher, John, 1579-1625

Editor: Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922

EBook No.: 35303

Published: Feb 17, 2011

Downloads: 186

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.