The Faithful Shepherdess by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont
"The Faithful Shepherdess" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a pastoral play written during the early 17th century. The narrative revolves around themes of love, fidelity, and the trials faced by shepherds and shepherdesses, particularly focusing on characters grappling with the pain of lost love, temptation, and the search for purity in relationships. The main character, Clorin, mourns her deceased lover as she navigates the complexities of unrequited affection and societalexpectations among her fellow shepherds. The opening of the play introduces Clorin, who has buried her beloved in a serene grove, mourning deeply as she expresses her commitment to chastity in his absence. As she reflects on their shared love and the joys of nature, a Satyr enters, captivated by her beauty and revering her as divine. The scene sets the stage for a myriad of interactions among the characters, including young shepherds and shepherdesses entangled in their own romantic confusions and desires. The atmosphere is rich with the symbolism of nature, portraying a world where purity is sought after amidst the chaos of fleeting passions, a prominent struggle among the characters in this intricate web of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 |
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| Author | Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 |
| Title | The Faithful Shepherdess The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (Volume 2 of 10). |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faithful_Shepherdess |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jonathan Ingram, Chjarles M. Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 17th century |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12222 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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