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The Family Of Love

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The Family of Love is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. The play is a satirical commentary on the religious and social values of the time, particularly the rise of a radical Protestant sect known as the Familists or the Family of Love. The play tells the story of a wealthy merchant, Sir Francis Acton, who becomes enamored with the teachings of the Family of Love and joins their ranks. However, his family and friends are suspicious of the group and seek to expose their supposed heresy. Along the way, the play explores themes of religious hypocrisy, social conformity, and the dangers of blind faith. The Family of Love is known for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and sharp criticism of the religious and political establishment of the time.GERARDINE The coast is clear, and Argus' wakeful eyes Securely sleep: time turns to us his front. Come sweet Maria, of th' auspicious hours Let's take advantage.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162694320
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 92
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 210x279x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 227 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 25. november 2024

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The Family of Love is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. The play is a satirical commentary on the religious and social values of the time, particularly the rise of a radical Protestant sect known as the Familists or the Family of Love. The play tells the story of a wealthy merchant, Sir Francis Acton, who becomes enamored with the teachings of the Family of Love and joins their ranks. However, his family and friends are suspicious of the group and seek to expose their supposed heresy. Along the way, the play explores themes of religious hypocrisy, social conformity, and the dangers of blind faith. The Family of Love is known for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and sharp criticism of the religious and political establishment of the time.GERARDINE The coast is clear, and Argus' wakeful eyes Securely sleep: time turns to us his front. Come sweet Maria, of th' auspicious hours Let's take advantage.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.

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