A Fair Quarrel

By Thomas Middleton and Middleton

Book Overview

A Fair Quarrel is a play written by Thomas Middleton, a prominent English playwright of the Jacobean era. The play is set in 17th century London and tells the story of two friends, Frank and Wendoll, who fall in love with the same woman, Anne. The two friends become bitter rivals and engage in a series of duels over Anne's affections. Meanwhile, Anne is torn between her love for Frank and her duty to marry Wendoll, who is a wealthy and influential man. As the conflict between the two men escalates, their friends and family members become involved, leading to a complex web of deception, betrayal, and violence. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, jealousy, and the corrupting influence of power. It is known for its intricate plot, rich language, and vivid characterizations. A Fair Quarrel remains a popular work of English Renaissance drama and is often studied and performed today.Captain Ager The Son Of A Whore? There Is Not Such Another Murdering-piece In All The Stock Of Calumny; It Kills At One Report Two Reputations, A Mother's And A Son's. If It Were Possible That Souls Could Fight After The Bodies Fell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419101099
• ISBN13: 9781419101090
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"