The Changeling

The Changeling is a play written by Thomas Middleton, first performed in 1622. The play centers around the character of Beatrice-Joanna, who is engaged to Alsemero but is secretly in love with another man, Alonzo. To get rid of her current fianc�����, Beatrice-Joanna hires a servant named De Flores to kill him. However, De Flores demands a sexual favor in exchange for his services, and Beatrice-Joanna reluctantly agrees. The play explores themes of desire, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It is considered one of Middleton's most popular and controversial works, with its portrayal of sexual violence and manipulation. The Changeling is often studied in English literature courses and has been adapted for modern audiences in various forms, including operas and films.FRANCISCUS Luna is now big-bellied, and there's room For both of us to ride with Hecate; I'll drag thee up into her silver sphere, And there we'll kick the dog, and beat the bush That barks against the witches of the night. The swift lycanthropi that walks the round, We'll tear their wolvish skins, and save the sheep.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.