John Fletcher & Philip Massinger - The Fair Maid of the Inn: "Plays have their fates, not as in their true sense They're understood, but as the influe

The play, completed posthumously by various collaborators, showcases the legacy of John Fletcher, a prominent Jacobean playwright. Born in 1579, Fletcher transitioned from a potential clerical career to the vibrant world of London's commercial theatre. His early works faced challenges, but he gained acclaim with hits like "Philaster," which popularized tragicomedy. By the 1610s, his plays rivaled Shakespeare’s in popularity, establishing the King's Men as a leading theatrical company. Fletcher's prolific career culminated in nearly fifty credited plays by his death in 1625.