The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother By: Francis Beaumont (1584-1616)
The second volume of The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher provides readers with a captivating introduction to the play "The Elder Brother" by Francis Beaumont. This volume showcases the talent and creativity of these two iconic playwrights, with their unique blend of wit, humor, and poignant storytelling. The introduction to "The Elder Brother" offers valuable insights into the themes, characters, and historical context of the play, setting the stage for an engaging and thought-provoking read. The language is rich and vibrant, drawing readers in and immersing them in the world of the Jacobean stage. Fans of classic British literature and theatrical history will undoubtedly appreciate this volume, as it offers a fascinating glimpse into the works of two of the most celebrated playwrights of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of early modern drama and the enduring legacy of these legendary authors. First Page: FRANCIS BEAUMONT Born 1584 Died 1616 JOHN FLETCHER Born 1579 Died 1625 THE ELDER BROTHER THE SPANISH CURATE WIT WITHOUT MONEY BEGGARS BUSH THE HUMOUROUS LIEUTENANT THE FAITHFUL SHEPHERDESS THE TEXT EDITED BY ARNOLD GLOVER, M.A. OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE INNER TEMPLE AND A.R. WALLER, M.A. OF PETERHOUSE CAMBRIDGE: at the University Press 1906 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS WAREHOUSE, C.F. CLAY, MANAGER. London: FETTER LANE, E.C. Glasgow: 50, WELLINGTON STREET. Leipzig: F.A. BROCKHAUS. New York: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY. Bombay and Calcutta: MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD. [ All Rights reserved. ] NOTE: The text of the present volume was passed for press by Arnold Glover and some progress had been made in his lifetime in the collection of the material given in the Appendix. Mrs. Glover's help has again been most valuable in the completion of the work. The Elder Brother is printed entirely in prose in the Second Folio, and I have therefore printed in the Appendix the play in verse, as it appeared in the First Quarto. The case is an interesting one, and readers will be glad, I think, to have both forms in the same volume. I have not concerned myself with passages in the Second Folio in prose which have since been printed as verse... Continue reading book >>

The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother By: Francis Beaumont (1584-1616)

The second volume of The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher provides readers with a captivating introduction to the play "The Elder Brother" by Francis Beaumont. This volume showcases the talent and creativity of these two iconic playwrights, with their unique blend of wit, humor, and poignant storytelling.

The introduction to "The Elder Brother" offers valuable insights into the themes, characters, and historical context of the play, setting the stage for an engaging and thought-provoking read. The language is rich and vibrant, drawing readers in and immersing them in the world of the Jacobean stage.

Fans of classic British literature and theatrical history will undoubtedly appreciate this volume, as it offers a fascinating glimpse into the works of two of the most celebrated playwrights of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of early modern drama and the enduring legacy of these legendary authors.

First Page:

FRANCIS BEAUMONT

Born 1584 Died 1616

JOHN FLETCHER

Born 1579 Died 1625

THE ELDER BROTHER

THE SPANISH CURATE

WIT WITHOUT MONEY

BEGGARS BUSH

THE HUMOUROUS LIEUTENANT

THE FAITHFUL SHEPHERDESS

THE TEXT EDITED BY

ARNOLD GLOVER, M.A.

OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE INNER TEMPLE

AND

A.R. WALLER, M.A.

OF PETERHOUSE

CAMBRIDGE: at the University Press 1906

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS WAREHOUSE, C.F. CLAY, MANAGER. London: FETTER LANE, E.C. Glasgow: 50, WELLINGTON STREET. Leipzig: F.A. BROCKHAUS. New York: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY. Bombay and Calcutta: MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD.

NOTE:

The text of the present volume was passed for press by Arnold Glover and some progress had been made in his lifetime in the collection of the material given in the Appendix. Mrs. Glover's help has again been most valuable in the completion of the work.

The Elder Brother is printed entirely in prose in the Second Folio, and I have therefore printed in the Appendix the play in verse, as it appeared in the First Quarto. The case is an interesting one, and readers will be glad, I think, to have both forms in the same volume.

I have not concerned myself with passages in the Second Folio in prose which have since been printed as verse... Continue reading book >>

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The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher in Ten Volumes Volume I.	The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother	Beggars Bush From the Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (Volume 2 of 10)
The Faithful Shepherdess The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (Volume 2 of 10).	Wit Without Money The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher	The Mad Lover The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (3 of 10)

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