The Humourous Lieutenant

The Humorous Lieutenant is a play written by Beaumont and Fletcher, two renowned English playwrights of the seventeenth century. The play is a tragicomedy that tells the story of Leucippe, a young woman who is torn between two lovers, the serious and honorable Euryalus, and the playful and humorous Clorin. The plot takes place in ancient Greece and includes elements of romance, mistaken identities, and political intrigue. The play is known for its witty dialogue and clever wordplay, as well as its exploration of the themes of love, loyalty, and honor. This edition of the play is edited by Arnold Glover and includes an introduction that provides historical context and analysis of the play's themes and motifs. Glover also provides annotations and notes throughout the text to help readers understand the language and cultural references of the time. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the works of Beaumont and Fletcher or seventeenth-century English literature.Part 2 of 10.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.