The Chances, A Comedy; Philaster, A Tragedy; Rule A Wife And Have A Wife, A Comedy (1777)

The Chances, A Comedy; Philaster, A Tragedy; Rule A Wife And Have A Wife, A Comedy is a collection of three plays written by the English playwrights Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. The book was initially published in 1777 and contains the full texts of each of the plays.The first play, The Chances, is a comedy that centers around the lives of two brothers who are in love with the same woman. The play explores themes of jealousy, love, and the complexities of human relationships.The second play, Philaster, is a tragedy that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a woman who is already betrothed to another man. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of betrayal.The third play, Rule A Wife And Have A Wife, is another comedy that follows the story of a man who marries a shrewish wife and must learn how to navigate their tumultuous relationship. The play explores themes of gender roles, marriage, and the power dynamics within relationships.Overall, The Chances, A Comedy; Philaster, A Tragedy; Rule A Wife And Have A Wife, A Comedy is a collection of three plays that offer a glimpse into the world of 17th century English theater and explore a range of themes that are still relevant today.Also Contains Gustavus Vasa, The Deliverer Of His Country: A Tragedy, By Henry Brooke; Barbarossa, A Tragedy By John Brown.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.