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John Fletcher

    John Fletcher behoorde tot de meest productieve en invloedrijke toneelschrijvers van zijn tijd, wiens roem tijdens zijn leven en tot in de vroege Restauratie wedijverde met die van Shakespeare. Zijn vroege carrière werd gekenmerkt door een belangrijke samenwerking met Francis Beaumont, met wie hij bijna een decennium lang optrok. Fletcher blijft een cruciale overgangsfiguur die de populaire Elisabethaanse traditie verbindt met het drama van de Restauratie. Zijn onderscheidende stem en productieve werk hebben de richting van het theater aanzienlijk gevormd.

    The Maids' Tragedy
    Wit Without Money
    The Western Kingdom
    Deer
    Tales of the Rails
    Cardenio of Het tweede treurspel van de jonkvrouw
    • Tales of the Rails

      Main Line Footplateman

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      John Fletcher began his railway career at the age of 15 at Lostock Hall loco shed near Preston in 1962. He soon progressed to became a fireman, working around the shed and on the footplate in the twilight years of steam in the North of England.

      Tales of the Rails
      5,0
    • Deer

      • 208bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      In this book John Fletcher describes the evolution, species, habitats, behaviour and diet of the deer, as well as its portrayal in art and influence on popular culture, myth and song.

      Deer
      4,2
    • The Western Kingdom

      • 168bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      The first book to deal with the facts about the Early Medieval kingdom that inspired Arthurian legend

      The Western Kingdom
      4,2
    • Wit Without Money

      A Comedy

      • 86bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

      Focusing on John Fletcher's contributions to Jacobean theater, the book highlights his role as a prolific playwright who succeeded Shakespeare as the house playwright for the King's Men. Known for his collaborations with Francis Beaumont and Shakespeare, Fletcher's works were highly regarded during his lifetime and into the early Restoration, making him a significant figure in the evolution of English drama. His legacy as a transitional artist between the Elizabethan and Restoration periods is emphasized, showcasing his lasting impact on theatrical history.

      Wit Without Money
      3,0
    • The Maids' Tragedy

      • 120bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Exploring themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, this Jacobean tragedy is set in the court of a fictional Greek king. Evadne, a noblewoman, grapples with her forced marriage to the king while being in love with Melantius. The tension between duty and desire drives the narrative, leading to profound consequences for all involved.

      The Maids' Tragedy
      3,0
    • The Scornful Lady

      • 124bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Miranda, a strong-willed young woman in early 17th-century England, navigates the complexities of love and marriage while challenging societal norms. In this classic Jacobean comedy, the play cleverly critiques social conventions through Miranda's journey of independence and self-assertion, providing a witty exploration of relationships and the expectations placed upon women.

      The Scornful Lady
      3,3
    • Wuhan

      • 768bladzijden
      • 27 uur lezen

      A multi-stranded historical epic set in China in 1937, when Wuhan stood alone against a whirlwind of war and violence.

      Wuhan
      3,8
    • Tourism : principles and practice

      • 704bladzijden
      • 25 uur lezen

      In a changing and turbulent environment for tourism, Tourism - Principles and Practice offers the reader the fundamental and underlying principles with which to approach the study of tourism, contributing a complete framework that effectively integrates theory and practice. The text has been updated to take into account developments such as growing concern for climate change and the maturing response of tourism to the safety and security of tourists.

      Tourism : principles and practice
      3,3