John Fletcher was among the most prolific and influential dramatists of his era, whose fame during his lifetime and into the early Restoration rivaled Shakespeare's. His early career was marked by a significant collaboration with Francis Beaumont, with whom he partnered for nearly a decade. Fletcher remains an important transitional figure bridging the Elizabethan popular tradition and the Restoration drama. He significantly shaped the direction of theatre with his distinctive voice and prolific output.
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 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.
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
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 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.
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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.
This book describes the centrality of trauma to Freud's thought, the moments of its apparent abandonment and later recurrences, from the seduction theory to the Death Drive. At these turning points Freud engages with the works of Sophocles, Shakespeare, Hoffmann and da Vinci as thought experiments in the imaginary space of literature and painting.