John Fletcher bol jedným z najplodnejších a najvplyvnejších dramatikov svojej doby, ktorého sláva počas jeho života a na začiatku reštaurácie konkurovala Shakespearovi. Jeho raná kariéra bola poznačená spoluprácou s Francisom Beaumontom, s ktorým takmer desať rokov spolupracoval na písaní hier. Fletcher je dôležitou prechodnou postavou medzi alžbetínskou ľudovou tradíciou a populárnou drámou reštaurácie, ktorý ovplyvnil smerovanie divadla svojím jedinečným štýlom.
Alžbětinská komedie, jejíž autorství je připisováno vedle Williama Shakespeara i jeho současníkovi, dramatiku Johnu Fletcherovi. Vyšlo v rámci edice Souborné dílo Williama Shakespeara v překladu Martina Hilského, v souboru s dalšími třemi svazky: Kupec benátský, Něco za něco a Dobrý konec všechno spraví.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature, offering readers access to a high-quality modern edition that remains true to the original.
The volumes feature the plays traditionally attributed to Beaumont and Fletcher, highlighting the collaborative nature of Fletcher's work with various dramatists beyond Beaumont. Additionally, the texts include revisions made by different authors over time, offering a complex view of the canon's development. This collection provides insight into the intricacies of authorship and the evolution of these classic plays.
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.
The first book to deal with the facts about the Early Medieval kingdom that inspired Arthurian legend
Laugh out loud with this hilarious play about a group of travelers on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Will they reach their destination or will humorous obstacles keep getting in their way? Written by a team of talented playwrights, this play is sure to delight theatergoers and comedy lovers alike!
The correspondence of John Gould Fletcher, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and essayist, provides an intimate look into the Modernist movement, featuring letters exchanged with notable literary figures like T. S. Eliot and Amy Lowell. These letters reveal insights into Fletcher's creative process, his poetic theories, and the interactions with his contemporaries over nearly four decades. Leighton Rudolph's introduction offers a comprehensive overview of Fletcher's life, marking the completion of the John Gould Fletcher Series from the University of Arkansas Press.
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.