The Maids Tragedy And Philaster

The Maids Tragedy and Philaster is a collection of two plays written by Francis Beaumont, a prominent English playwright from the Jacobean era. The first play, The Maids Tragedy, is a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. The story follows the beautiful and virtuous Evadne, who is forced to marry the King's illegitimate son, but falls in love with another man. When her true love is killed by the King's jealous son, Evadne seeks revenge and ultimately sacrifices her own life to achieve justice.The second play, Philaster, is a romantic comedy that tells the story of the Prince of Spain, who falls in love with the beautiful Princess of France. However, their love is threatened by the jealousy of the Duke of Florence, who also desires the Princess. The play is filled with mistaken identities, plot twists, and humorous characters, as the lovers navigate their way through the obstacles that stand in their way.Both plays are notable for their complex characters, intricate plots, and poetic language. They are considered to be some of the finest examples of Jacobean drama, and have been widely studied and performed since their original publication in the early 17th century. The Maids Tragedy and Philaster is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.