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_aBeaumont, Francis, _d1584-1616 |
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_aThe Laws of Candy : _bBeaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-01-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Laws of Candy" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a tragi-comedy likely written in the early 17th century, reflecting the theatrical conventions of the time. The play is set in the fictional kingdom of Candy and explores themes of love, ambition, and familial conflict through the interactions of its central characters, including Cassilanes, the general of Candy, and his son Antinous. The narrative revolves around their rivalry for glory and honor, complicated by the political machinations of various factions, including the ambitious Lord Gonzalo of Venice and the imperious princess Erota. The opening of "The Laws of Candy" introduces a tense atmosphere as General Cassilanes and his son Antinous engage in a heated dispute over their respective claims to fame after recent military victories against Venice. While Cassilanes is proud of his years of service and achievements, Antinous asserts his own recent victories, causing a rift between them. The scene shifts to political intrigue as other characters, including Gaspero, discuss the implications of their laws which dictate the consequences of ingratitude, and Gonzalo’s dubious ambitions surface. As Antinous aims to secure his father's favor while navigating the complexities of love, particularly for princess Erota, the groundwork is laid for the unfolding tragic and comedic elements of honor, loyalty, and political strife within the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 | ||
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_aFletcher, John, _d1579-1625 |
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