John Fletcher: A Study in Dramatic Method, a Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature of the University of ... of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Orie Latham Hatcher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026769797X ISBN 13: 9780267697977

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unraveling the Beaumont–Fletcher partnership and its plays

A clear, scholarly look at how two dramatists shaped a body of work that has fascinated readers for centuries. This study examines authorship, style, and the big questions behind the Beaumont–Fletcher plays, offering judgment without losing sight of the era that produced them.

Through careful analysis of historical opinions, dramatic forms, and the plays themselves, this book traces how fame shifted from Beaumont to Fletcher and what that means for understanding the works today. It speaks to readers interested in literary history, stagecraft, and the craft of dramatic method, all while keeping the discussion accessible and grounded in the plays we still read and perform.

• Learn how critics have debated who wrote which plays and why those debates matter.
• Explore how Fletcher’s use of romance, wit, and stagecraft contributed to the plays’ popularity.
• See how the works balance literary value with audience appeal, and what that means for modern readings.
• Understand the methods used to analyze drama, including theme, sources, and unities, in this landmark group of plays.

Ideal for readers of literary history and students of early modern drama seeking a thoughtful, readable guide to the Beaumont–Fletcher body of work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026769797X
• ISBN 13: 9780267697977
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 126