Fair Em

By William Shakespeare

Book Overview

Fair Em is a play attributed to William Shakespeare and Thomas Kyd that was first published in 1631. The play tells the story of two young men, Dumain and Felismena, who fall in love with the same woman, Em. Em is a virtuous and beautiful young woman who is loved by all who meet her. However, she is also pursued by the villainous Duke of Burgundy, who seeks to marry her for her wealth.As the play progresses, Dumain and Felismena compete for Em's affections, while the Duke of Burgundy plots to kidnap her. The play is full of twists and turns as the characters navigate their relationships and try to outsmart each other.Fair Em is a fascinating example of early modern drama and offers a glimpse into the development of Shakespeare's style. While the play is not considered one of Shakespeare's major works, it is still an interesting and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.TROTTER. Yfaith, I aim at the fairest. Ah, Em, sweet Em Fresh as the flower, That hath pour To wound my heart, And ease my smart, Of me, poor thief, In prison bound....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: 116266228X
• ISBN13: 9781162662282
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"