Beaumont & Fletcher's Works

EAN : 9791041989430

FLETCHER J. S.

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EAN : 9791041989430

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041989430
Réf. éditeur : 340721
Date Parution : 27 mars 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 132
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:8 mm
Poids : 218gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Laws of Candy" is a tragi-comedy by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher that explores themes of honor, change, and familial conflict. Set in the island of Candy, the play opens with a discussion between Gaspero and Melitus about the political and personal turmoil affecting the land. The central conflict revolves around Cassilanes, a seasoned general, and his son Antinous, who both claim the honor of a recent military victory. The Senate must decide who deserves the accolade, leading to a public contest of merit between father and son. Antinous, despite his youth, is declared the victor, which strains his relationship with Cassilanes, who feels overshadowed and betrayed. The play also introduces Erota, a proud and beautiful princess who is courted by many, including the lovesick Prince Philander and the ambitious Venetian lord Gonzalo. Erota's vanity and the political machinations of Gonzalo add layers of complexity to the narrative. Gonzalo, who secretly plots to bring Candy under Venetian control, manipulates the situation to his advantage, exploiting the rift between Cassilanes and Antinous. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, pride, and the consequences of change are examined. Cassilanes' refusal to reconcile with his son and his retreat into solitude highlight the personal cost of pride. Meanwhile, Antinous' struggle to balance filial duty with personal honor underscores the play's exploration of generational conflict. The play concludes with unresolved tensions, leaving the audience to ponder the true cost of honor and change.
Biographie : Joseph Smith Fletcher (7 February 1863 - 30 January 1935) was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was one of the most prolific English writers of detective fiction.