The play's prominence has earned it abundant attention from generations of critics. Its "distinctiveness" has been described as "a firestorm of theatrical tricks meant to indulge the erotic fantasies and jaded tastes of Jacobean audiences..," combined with a "philosophical drama...of substantive political and ideological concerns.The play constitutes a study of the consequences of royal intemperance in an absolute monarchy.
The play's prominence has earned it abundant attention from generations of critics. Its "distinctiveness" has been described as "a firestorm of theatrical tricks meant to indulge the erotic fantasies and jaded tastes of Jacobean audiences..," combined with a "philosophical drama...of substantive political and ideological concerns.The play constitutes a study of the consequences of royal intemperance in an absolute monarchy.
This play helped establish tragicomedy as the 17th Century's favored dramatic genre, and Beaumont and Fletcher as leading playwrights of the day. Download it now!
The world’s old gods lie dormant, imprisoned in an ageless rift. Yet there are those who seek to change this. Using their gods’ prison as a timeless training ground, their followers gain abilities far beyond that of any normal man. A large crystal and a young lady with a clouded heritage may hold the key to unlock their freedom. They will stop at nothing to achieve their dark aim. Fuelled b...
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A King and No King
By: F. Beaumont and J. Fletcher
This play helped establish tragicomedy as the 17th Century's favored dramatic genre, and Beaumont and Fletcher as leading playwrights of the day. Download it now!
Arise A Hero
By: Wayne Schreiber
The world’s old gods lie dormant, imprisoned in an ageless rift. Yet there are those who seek to change this. Using their gods’ prison as a timeless training ground, their followers gain abilities far beyond that of any normal man. A large crystal and a young lady with a clouded heritage may hold the key to unlock their freedom. They will stop at nothing to achieve their dark aim. Fuelled b...