The False One: A Tragedy by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
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"The False One: A Tragedy" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a historical tragedy likely written in the early 17th century, during the height of English Renaissance drama. The play revolves around historical figures from ancient Rome and Egypt, including key characters such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Pompey, highlighting the political intrigue and personal dynamics amidst the conflict for power in a tumultuous time. The opening of the play introduces
the political landscape of Egypt, where Cleopatra is held captive by her younger brother Ptolemy and his advisers, including the corrupt Photinus. Achoreus, a loyal priest, expresses his concern about the consequences of imprisoning Cleopatra, indicating the fragile state of power and the potential unrest it could cause. The tension heightens as the news of Pompey's defeat by Caesar reaches Egypt, setting the stage for ensuing conflicts involving loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for control among the characters. The dynamics among the figures foreshadow deeper themes of betrayal and the quest for power as they navigate their desires and allegiances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616 |
|---|---|
| Author | Fletcher, John, 1579-1625 |
| Editor | Glover, Arnold, 1865-1905 |
| Title | The False One: A Tragedy |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_False_One |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14771 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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