Francis Beaumont & John Fletcher - Love's Pilgrimage: "No ground but this to argue on? no swords left Nor friends to carry this, but your own furies?"

The collaboration between Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher during the reign of James I marked a significant era in English drama. Their partnership began after initial solo failures, leading to the success of their tragicomedy "Philaster." Living closely together, they became the preeminent writing duo of their time, producing around 55 plays, though only about 15 are solely attributed to them. Their works, often credited jointly, influenced the theatrical landscape, with Fletcher maintaining popularity even after Beaumont's death in 1616, rivaling Shakespeare until his own passing in 1625.