Cardenio of Het tweede treurspel van de jonkvrouw
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- 14 uur lezen
Mogelijk laatste toneelstuk van Shakespeare (1564-1616) over de vergeefse liefde van een tiran voor een mooie jonkvrouw, met vertaling en toelichting.
John Fletcher Boeken
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 book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature, offering readers access to a high-quality modern edition that remains true to the original.
The Dramatic Works in the Beaumont and Fletcher Canon
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- 27 uur lezen
The volumes feature the plays traditionally attributed to Beaumont and Fletcher, highlighting the collaborative nature of Fletcher's work with various dramatists beyond Beaumont. Additionally, the texts include revisions made by different authors over time, offering a complex view of the canon's development. This collection provides insight into the intricacies of authorship and the evolution of these classic plays.
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.
The first book to deal with the facts about the Early Medieval kingdom that inspired Arthurian legend
The Pilgrim. A Comedy. In Five Acts
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- 3 uur lezen
Laugh out loud with this hilarious play about a group of travelers on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Will they reach their destination or will humorous obstacles keep getting in their way? Written by a team of talented playwrights, this play is sure to delight theatergoers and comedy lovers alike!
The the Selected Letters of John Gould Fletcher
- 279bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
The correspondence of John Gould Fletcher, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and essayist, provides an intimate look into the Modernist movement, featuring letters exchanged with notable literary figures like T. S. Eliot and Amy Lowell. These letters reveal insights into Fletcher's creative process, his poetic theories, and the interactions with his contemporaries over nearly four decades. Leighton Rudolph's introduction offers a comprehensive overview of Fletcher's life, marking the completion of the John Gould Fletcher Series from the University of Arkansas Press.
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.
The Dramatic Works in the Beaumont and Fletcher Canon
Volume 8, the Queen of Corinth, the False One, Four Plays, or Moral Representations, in One, Th
- 768bladzijden
- 27 uur lezen
The eighth volume in a ten-volume series offers critical old-spelling texts of the plays by Beaumont and Fletcher. This edition continues to provide scholars and enthusiasts with access to these classic works, preserving their original language and style for a deeper understanding of the playwrights' contributions to English literature.