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Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding

1620

Francis Beaumont

Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding

Francis Beaumont

1620

Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding is a tragicomedy written by Francis Beaumont and first published in 1620. Set in a fictionalized Sicily, the play explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal through the story of Philaster, the heir to the crown, who faces challenges regarding his claim to the throne and his love for Arethusa, the King's daughter. The narrative weaves a complex plot filled with romantic entanglements and courtly intrigue, reflecting the dramatic style of the early 17th century and its connections to Shakespearean drama.

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A play written during the early 17th century, likely during the English Renaissance period. The narrative revolves aroun...

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Philaster is a tragicomedy by Beaumont and Fletcher which has much in common with Shakespeare's late plays such as The W...

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