Author: Francis Beaumont
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
"The Maids' Tragedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a captivating Jacobean tragedy that delves into themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Set in the court of a fictional Greek king, the play follows the story of Evadne, a noblewoman forced into a marriage of convenience with the king, despite her love for another man, Melantius. As the plot unfolds, Evadne's conflicted feelings and the machinations of those around her lead to a series of tragic events, including secret alliances, political intrigue, and ultimately, a devastating act of revenge. Through its intricate plot and complex characters, "The Maids' Tragedy" explores the consequences of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of power. Fletcher and Beaumont's masterful storytelling and poetic language bring the world of ancient Greece to vivid life, immersing audiences in a world of courtly intrigue and forbidden love. As the characters grapple with their desires and loyalties, they are forced to confront the darker aspects of human nature, including jealousy, greed, and the thirst for vengeance. At its heart, "The Maids' Tragedy" is a timeless exploration of the human condition, offering insights into the complexities of love, honor, and morality. With its compelling narrative and memorable characters, the play continues to captivate audiences with its blend of romance, tragedy, and political drama.
The Maids' Tragedy
Author: Francis Beaumont
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
"The Maids' Tragedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a captivating Jacobean tragedy that delves into themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Set in the court of a fictional Greek king, the play follows the story of Evadne, a noblewoman forced into a marriage of convenience with the king, despite her love for another man, Melantius. As the plot unfolds, Evadne's conflicted feelings and the machinations of those around her lead to a series of tragic events, including secret alliances, political intrigue, and ultimately, a devastating act of revenge. Through its intricate plot and complex characters, "The Maids' Tragedy" explores the consequences of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of power. Fletcher and Beaumont's masterful storytelling and poetic language bring the world of ancient Greece to vivid life, immersing audiences in a world of courtly intrigue and forbidden love. As the characters grapple with their desires and loyalties, they are forced to confront the darker aspects of human nature, including jealousy, greed, and the thirst for vengeance. At its heart, "The Maids' Tragedy" is a timeless exploration of the human condition, offering insights into the complexities of love, honor, and morality. With its compelling narrative and memorable characters, the play continues to captivate audiences with its blend of romance, tragedy, and political drama.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
"The Maids' Tragedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a captivating Jacobean tragedy that delves into themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Set in the court of a fictional Greek king, the play follows the story of Evadne, a noblewoman forced into a marriage of convenience with the king, despite her love for another man, Melantius. As the plot unfolds, Evadne's conflicted feelings and the machinations of those around her lead to a series of tragic events, including secret alliances, political intrigue, and ultimately, a devastating act of revenge. Through its intricate plot and complex characters, "The Maids' Tragedy" explores the consequences of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of power. Fletcher and Beaumont's masterful storytelling and poetic language bring the world of ancient Greece to vivid life, immersing audiences in a world of courtly intrigue and forbidden love. As the characters grapple with their desires and loyalties, they are forced to confront the darker aspects of human nature, including jealousy, greed, and the thirst for vengeance. At its heart, "The Maids' Tragedy" is a timeless exploration of the human condition, offering insights into the complexities of love, honor, and morality. With its compelling narrative and memorable characters, the play continues to captivate audiences with its blend of romance, tragedy, and political drama.
The Maid's Tragedy
Author: Francis Beaumont
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719030987
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This edition of Beaumont and Fletcher's best tragedy includes a stage history of the play, as well as new information about sources and their relation to the play. Stage action is examined and stage directions improved.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719030987
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This edition of Beaumont and Fletcher's best tragedy includes a stage history of the play, as well as new information about sources and their relation to the play. Stage action is examined and stage directions improved.
The Maids Tragedy
Author: Francis Beaumont
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781722172084
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
The Maids Tragedy By Francis Beaumont Generally acknowledged to be the most powerful of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays and frequently performed by the best actors of the seventeenth and early eighteenth century, The Maid's Tragedy then disappeared from the stage (except in a much-altered and very successful Victorian adaptation) until recent years, when major companies have rediscovered its appeal. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781722172084
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
The Maids Tragedy By Francis Beaumont Generally acknowledged to be the most powerful of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays and frequently performed by the best actors of the seventeenth and early eighteenth century, The Maid's Tragedy then disappeared from the stage (except in a much-altered and very successful Victorian adaptation) until recent years, when major companies have rediscovered its appeal. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
The Maid's Version
Author: Daniel Woodrell
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444732862
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In 1929, an explosion in a Missouri dance hall killed forty-two people. Who was to blame? Mobsters from St Louis? Embittered gypsies? The preacher who cursed the waltzing couples for their sins? Or could it just have been a colossal accident? Alma Dunahew, whose scandalous younger sister was among the dead, believes the answer lies in a dangerous love affair, but no one will listen to a maid from the wrong side of the tracks. It is only decades later that her grandson hears her version of events - and must decide if it is the right one.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444732862
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In 1929, an explosion in a Missouri dance hall killed forty-two people. Who was to blame? Mobsters from St Louis? Embittered gypsies? The preacher who cursed the waltzing couples for their sins? Or could it just have been a colossal accident? Alma Dunahew, whose scandalous younger sister was among the dead, believes the answer lies in a dangerous love affair, but no one will listen to a maid from the wrong side of the tracks. It is only decades later that her grandson hears her version of events - and must decide if it is the right one.
The Maids Tragedy
Author: Francis Fletcher, John Beaumont
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3734092574
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3734092574
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher
The Help
Author: Kathryn Stockett
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425245136
Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Original publication and copyright date: 2009.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425245136
Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Original publication and copyright date: 2009.
The Maid of Orleans
Author: Sven Stolpe
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 1586171526
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
This acclaimed work on the life and mysticism of Joan of Arc is considered by historians as one of the most convincing, well researched and best written accounts of the Maid of Orleans. Stolpe vividly creates the contemporary situation in France during Joan's time, evaluates the latest research on her life, and arrives at an original and authentic portrait - one that is also a work of literature. Stolpe sees Joan of Arc as primarily a mystic, and her supreme achievement and lasting significance not so much in a mission to deliver France - though important - but in her sharing in the Passion of Christ. By shifting the emphasis from the national to the universal, Stolpe brings the saint closer to the modern reader. His scholarship is informed by a profound understanding and sympathy for the Maid, giving his essentially sober work the absorbing interest of a novel. As one critic stated, "Stolpe succeeds in producing a very tense interest, so that it is impossible to lay it aside until the last word is reached." This work should do much to present a new evaluation and appreciation of the life and mysticism of St. Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans.
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 1586171526
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
This acclaimed work on the life and mysticism of Joan of Arc is considered by historians as one of the most convincing, well researched and best written accounts of the Maid of Orleans. Stolpe vividly creates the contemporary situation in France during Joan's time, evaluates the latest research on her life, and arrives at an original and authentic portrait - one that is also a work of literature. Stolpe sees Joan of Arc as primarily a mystic, and her supreme achievement and lasting significance not so much in a mission to deliver France - though important - but in her sharing in the Passion of Christ. By shifting the emphasis from the national to the universal, Stolpe brings the saint closer to the modern reader. His scholarship is informed by a profound understanding and sympathy for the Maid, giving his essentially sober work the absorbing interest of a novel. As one critic stated, "Stolpe succeeds in producing a very tense interest, so that it is impossible to lay it aside until the last word is reached." This work should do much to present a new evaluation and appreciation of the life and mysticism of St. Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans.
The Faithful Shepherdess
Author: John Fletcher
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Maid
Author: Ryo Kamiya
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781495254888
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Maid: The Role-Playing Game is a comedic take on a uniquely Japanese cultural icon: The fetishized modern maid. Injecting the concept of Maid with 50ccs of anime and comedy, the players take on the roles of maids, serving the master (played by the GM). Sheets are left unfolded and mantelpieces undusted when giant robots crash through the mansion, ninjas attack and kidnap the young master, and a demonic pit to Hell opens up in the pantry... and all before teatime! Play in the modern comedy setting, or mix it up with 9 additional settings including Victorian era, old Edo period, fantasy and post-apocalypse; and 6 genres including romance, horror, and action. Due to the rules system and random events that form the backbone of the Maid RPG, the game practically runs itself: Go from opening the book to playing a game with friends within just minutes! Three game styles in one: The traditional scenario-type; the random event-driven type; and the "favor race," a race to the master's heart! Make characters and start playing the game within minutes of opening the book. Everything about the game gears it for Fast Play, Now. Optional character types including player-character masters and butlers, and optional rules for seduction and romantic tragedy. 11 complete adventure scenarios. 3 complete "replays," actual play scenarios in screenplay format. Great for learning the feel of the game. The first ever Japanese tabletop role-playing game to be released in English! ...which, when you think about it, totally makes sense in a weird sort of way. Hundreds of optional items, costumes, genre and setting events, all presented in a way to easily bring them into the game! Combines the original Japanese core book and two supplements into one huge, complete edition of the game in English. A $75 value!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781495254888
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Maid: The Role-Playing Game is a comedic take on a uniquely Japanese cultural icon: The fetishized modern maid. Injecting the concept of Maid with 50ccs of anime and comedy, the players take on the roles of maids, serving the master (played by the GM). Sheets are left unfolded and mantelpieces undusted when giant robots crash through the mansion, ninjas attack and kidnap the young master, and a demonic pit to Hell opens up in the pantry... and all before teatime! Play in the modern comedy setting, or mix it up with 9 additional settings including Victorian era, old Edo period, fantasy and post-apocalypse; and 6 genres including romance, horror, and action. Due to the rules system and random events that form the backbone of the Maid RPG, the game practically runs itself: Go from opening the book to playing a game with friends within just minutes! Three game styles in one: The traditional scenario-type; the random event-driven type; and the "favor race," a race to the master's heart! Make characters and start playing the game within minutes of opening the book. Everything about the game gears it for Fast Play, Now. Optional character types including player-character masters and butlers, and optional rules for seduction and romantic tragedy. 11 complete adventure scenarios. 3 complete "replays," actual play scenarios in screenplay format. Great for learning the feel of the game. The first ever Japanese tabletop role-playing game to be released in English! ...which, when you think about it, totally makes sense in a weird sort of way. Hundreds of optional items, costumes, genre and setting events, all presented in a way to easily bring them into the game! Combines the original Japanese core book and two supplements into one huge, complete edition of the game in English. A $75 value!
The Handmaid's Tale
Author: Margaret Atwood
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 0771008791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
An instant classic and eerily prescient cultural phenomenon, from “the patron saint of feminist dystopian fiction” (New York Times). Now an award-winning Hulu series starring Elizabeth Moss. In this multi-award-winning, bestselling novel, Margaret Atwood has created a stunning Orwellian vision of the near future. This is the story of Offred, one of the unfortunate “Handmaids” under the new social order who have only one purpose: to breed. In Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships, Offred’s persistent memories of life in the “time before” and her will to survive are acts of rebellion. Provocative, startling, prophetic, and with Margaret Atwood’s devastating irony, wit, and acute perceptive powers in full force, The Handmaid’s Tale is at once a mordant satire and a dire warning.
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 0771008791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
An instant classic and eerily prescient cultural phenomenon, from “the patron saint of feminist dystopian fiction” (New York Times). Now an award-winning Hulu series starring Elizabeth Moss. In this multi-award-winning, bestselling novel, Margaret Atwood has created a stunning Orwellian vision of the near future. This is the story of Offred, one of the unfortunate “Handmaids” under the new social order who have only one purpose: to breed. In Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships, Offred’s persistent memories of life in the “time before” and her will to survive are acts of rebellion. Provocative, startling, prophetic, and with Margaret Atwood’s devastating irony, wit, and acute perceptive powers in full force, The Handmaid’s Tale is at once a mordant satire and a dire warning.