Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 57 Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works) 1564 1616 The Merry Devil of Edmonton The Merry Devill of Edmonton Tony Adam "The Merry Devil of Edmonton" by Shakespeare is a comedic play that likely dates back to the late 16th to early 17th century, embodying the wit and theatrical style of the Elizabethan era. The play revolves around themes of love, magic, and mistaken identities, with a focus on the titular character, Peter Fabell, a scholar known for his magical prowess who is confronted by a spirit claiming his soul. The narrative weaves together various plots involving noble families in the town of Edmonton, exploring romantic entanglements and societal norms of the time. The story unfolds with Peter Fabell, who has made a deal with the devil to master magic, seeking to navigate the challenges posed by love and the implications of his magical dealings. Milliscent, the daughter of Sir Arthur Clare, is caught in a complex web of arranged marriages, with both Raymond Mounchensey and Frank Jerningham vying for her affection. Fabell uses his magical abilities to influence events, leading to comedic situations as he aids the lovers in their quests. The climax reveals the interplay of love and responsibility, leading to a resolution where familial bonds and true love ultimately triumph, with Sir Arthur Clare tentatively accepting the union with Mounchensey due to the charm Fabell has woven into the love story. Through humor and elements of magic, the play engages with the themes of desire, authority, and the unpredictability of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Comedies Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Spurious and doubtful works Fabell, Peter, 15th cent -- Drama Abduction -- Drama Poaching -- Drama Edmonton (London, England) -- Drama PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 123106 123107 2024-10-02T13:59:38.159514 2023-10-02T11:43:24.016942 text/html text/html 123099 123100 2024-10-02T13:59:38.417502 2023-10-02T11:43:24.184945 text/html text/html 112856 2024-10-02T13:59:45.105556 application/epub+zip 113129 2024-10-02T13:59:41.343468 application/epub+zip 111327 2024-10-02T13:59:39.985490 application/epub+zip 232191 2024-10-02T13:59:47.370474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217185 2024-10-02T13:59:44.324450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197537 2022-09-03T04:15:16.974475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93442 93470 2024-10-02T13:59:37.843499 2023-10-02T11:43:23.805942 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 93245 2023-07-05T12:57:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20458 2024-10-02T13:59:47.501436 application/rdf+xml 12668 2024-10-02T13:59:40.621513 image/jpeg 3611 2024-10-02T13:59:40.304473 image/jpeg 36070 2023-07-05T12:58:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 111986 2024-10-02T13:59:38.428496 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia