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“Joys as winged dreams fly fast, / Why should sadness longer last? / Grief is but a wound to woe; / Gentlest fair, mourn, mourn no moe.”

Quote by John Fletcher

Book:The Dramatick Works of Beaumont and Fletcher: Captain. Prophetess. Queen of Corinth. Tragedy of Bonduca. Knight of the Burning Pestle

Work

The Dramatick Works of Beaumont and Fletcher: Captain. Prophetess. Queen of Corinth. Tragedy of Bonduca. Knight of the Burning Pestle

This volume compiles selected dramatic works by the collaborative duo of Beaumont and Fletcher, showcasing their talents in various genres. The plays featured include Captain, a historical drama; Prophetess, a tragedy; Queen of Corinth, a tragicomedy; Tragedy of Bonduca, a historical tragedy; and Knight of the Burning Pestle, a comedy. more

Author

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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