John Fletcher - Wit Without Money: "Man is his own star, and the soul that can render an honest and a perfect man commands all light"

Focusing on John Fletcher's journey, he transitioned from a potential ecclesiastical career to the vibrant world of commercial theatre in London after leaving Cambridge University. Under the influence of his uncle, poet Giles Fletcher, he initially struggled with his adaptation of "The Faithful Shepherdess." However, his collaboration with John Beaumont led to the success of "Philaster," establishing Fletcher as a prominent playwright. By the 1610s, his works gained immense popularity, rivaling Shakespeare, and he continued to create nearly fifty plays until his death in 1625.