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John Fletcher

    John Fletcher fu tra i drammaturghi più prolifici e influenti della sua epoca, la cui fama in vita e fino al primo periodo della Restaurazione rivaleggiava con quella di Shakespeare. La sua carriera iniziale fu segnata da una significativa collaborazione con Francis Beaumont, con cui lavorò per quasi un decennio. Fletcher rimane una figura di transizione importante, che collega la tradizione popolare elisabettiana al dramma della Restaurazione. La sua voce distintiva e la sua prolifica produzione hanno plasmato in modo significativo la direzione del teatro.

    The Maids' Tragedy
    Wit Without Money
    The Western Kingdom
    Deer
    Tales of the Rails
    La tragedia della fanciulla
    • Tales of the Rails

      Main Line Footplateman

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      John Fletcher began his railway career at the age of 15 at Lostock Hall loco shed near Preston in 1962. He soon progressed to became a fireman, working around the shed and on the footplate in the twilight years of steam in the North of England.

      Tales of the Rails
      5,0
    • Deer

      • 208pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      In this book John Fletcher describes the evolution, species, habitats, behaviour and diet of the deer, as well as its portrayal in art and influence on popular culture, myth and song.

      Deer
      4,2
    • The Western Kingdom

      • 168pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      The first book to deal with the facts about the Early Medieval kingdom that inspired Arthurian legend

      The Western Kingdom
      4,2
    • Wit Without Money

      A Comedy

      • 86pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Focusing on John Fletcher's contributions to Jacobean theater, the book highlights his role as a prolific playwright who succeeded Shakespeare as the house playwright for the King's Men. Known for his collaborations with Francis Beaumont and Shakespeare, Fletcher's works were highly regarded during his lifetime and into the early Restoration, making him a significant figure in the evolution of English drama. His legacy as a transitional artist between the Elizabethan and Restoration periods is emphasized, showcasing his lasting impact on theatrical history.

      Wit Without Money
      3,0
    • The Maids' Tragedy

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Exploring themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, this Jacobean tragedy is set in the court of a fictional Greek king. Evadne, a noblewoman, grapples with her forced marriage to the king while being in love with Melantius. The tension between duty and desire drives the narrative, leading to profound consequences for all involved.

      The Maids' Tragedy
      3,0
    • The Scornful Lady

      • 124pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Miranda, a strong-willed young woman in early 17th-century England, navigates the complexities of love and marriage while challenging societal norms. In this classic Jacobean comedy, the play cleverly critiques social conventions through Miranda's journey of independence and self-assertion, providing a witty exploration of relationships and the expectations placed upon women.

      The Scornful Lady
      3,3
    • Wuhan

      • 768pagine
      • 27 ore di lettura

      A multi-stranded historical epic set in China in 1937, when Wuhan stood alone against a whirlwind of war and violence.

      Wuhan
      3,8
    • Tourism : principles and practice

      • 704pagine
      • 25 ore di lettura

      In a changing and turbulent environment for tourism, Tourism - Principles and Practice offers the reader the fundamental and underlying principles with which to approach the study of tourism, contributing a complete framework that effectively integrates theory and practice. The text has been updated to take into account developments such as growing concern for climate change and the maturing response of tourism to the safety and security of tourists.

      Tourism : principles and practice
      3,3