Philaster
by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a tragicomedy written between 1608-1610. Set in a conquered Sicily, the rightful heir Philaster lives as a nobleman while a usurper king plots to secure his throne by marrying his daughter Arethusa to a Spanish prince. But Arethusa loves Philaster, and their romance becomes entangled in court intrigue, false accusations, and a disguised page whose secret could change everything. Political rebellion and personal passion collide in this influential early Stuart drama.
- Love
- Sicily (Italy)
- English drama
- Kings and rulers
- Tragicomedy
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #10850. Philaster on Wikipedia.
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