“A woman friend! He that believes that weakness, Steers in a stormy night without a compass.”
Quote by John Fletcher
Work
The Dramatick Works of Beaumont and Fletcher: Women pleas'd. Night-walker, or, the little thief. Island princess. Women's prize, or the tamer tam'd. Noble gentleman
This volume compiles a selection of dramatic works by the renowned 17th-century English playwrights Beaumont and Fletcher. The plays featured include 'Women pleas'd', a comedy exploring the dynamics of courtship and marriage; 'Night-walker, or, the little thief', a tragicomedy that delves into themes of crime and redemption; 'Island princess', a romantic tragedy set in a fantastical island; 'Women's prize, or the tamer tam'd', a comedy that satirizes the social customs of the time; and 'Noble gentleman', a comedy that examines the complexities of social status and class. more
Author
John Fletcher
John Fletcher was an English playwright known for his dramatic and poetic works. His career spanned the 17th century and had a profound impact on the development of English drama. more
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