02568cam a22003373u 4500 34214 UtSlPG 20260610133759.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gayley, Charles Mills, 1858-1932 Francis Beaumont: Dramatist : A Portrait, with Some Account of His Circle, Elizabethan and Jacobean, And of His Association with John Fletcher Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-05 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Christine Aldridge, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Francis Beaumont: Dramatist" by Charles Mills Gayley is a scholarly account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life, works, and influence of the esteemed Elizabethan dramatist Francis Beaumont, alongside his close collaborator John Fletcher. The author seeks to illuminate Beaumont's contributions to drama in relation to his contemporaries, particularly Shakespeare, while also detailing his historical context and personal connections. At the start of this comprehensive study, Gayley introduces Beaumont as a significant figure in the Elizabethan and Jacobean drama scene, often overshadowed by Shakespeare. Gayley emphasizes the intertwined careers of Beaumont and Fletcher, dubbing them the "twin literary heroes" of their time, and articulates his goal to distinctly portray Beaumont's unique artistic personality. The opening chapters highlight Beaumont's lineage, early life, and familial ties, establishing the foundation for understanding how his background and social connections shaped his literary endeavors. Additionally, Gayley lays the groundwork for Beaumont's eventual collaboration with Fletcher, underscoring the significance of their joint contributions to the theatrical landscape of their era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 Authorship -- Collaboration -- History -- 17th century Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 -- Friends and associates https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34214 75060 75060