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100 1 _aBeaumont, Francis,
_d1584-1616
245 1 0 _aBeaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 06 of 10
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-27
505 0 _aThe Queen of Corinth -- Bonduca -- The Knight of the Burning Pestle -- Loves Pilgrimage -- The Double Marriage
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 06 of 10" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 17th century. This volume includes several plays, including "The Queen of Corinth," "Bonduca," and "The Knight of the Burning Pestle," showcasing the authors' signature blend of tragedy and comedy. The central plot of the opening play revolves around themes of love, honor, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on characters such as Agenor and Merione, along with a backdrop of political alliances in Corinth. At the start of the "The Queen of Corinth," characters Neanthes and Sosicles discuss the successful return of General Leonidas from battle and the favorable peace treaty he negotiated with Agenor, the Prince of Argos. The narrative quickly reveals underlying tensions as Prince Theanor, son of the Queen, is smitten with Merione, an esteemed lady caught in a complex web of rivalries and political machinations. The introduction of these characters sets the stage for a blend of dramatic intrigue, romantic entanglements, and the exploration of personal motives against the backdrop of societal expectations and familial duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama
700 1 _aFletcher, John,
_d1579-1625
700 1 _aWaller, A. R.
_q(Alfred Rayney),
_d1867-1922
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45781
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