The Spanish Curate

The Spanish Curate is a play written by Francis Beaumont, a prominent English playwright of the early 17th century. The play is set in Spain and revolves around the story of a curate named Don John, who is in love with a young woman named Inez. However, Inez is already betrothed to another man, Don Manuel, who is the nephew of the Governor of the region. Don John's attempts to win Inez's heart are further complicated by the fact that he is also being pursued by a wealthy widow named Donna Laura.As the play progresses, Don John becomes increasingly desperate in his attempts to win Inez's love, resorting to deceit and trickery. Meanwhile, Donna Laura's pursuit of Don John becomes more aggressive, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and mistaken identities.The Spanish Curate is a classic example of the genre of Jacobean comedy, characterized by its witty dialogue, complex plot, and colorful characters. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It remains a popular work in the canon of English Renaissance drama, and continues to be performed and studied by scholars and theater enthusiasts alike.Hen. And though it will impair my honesty, And strike deep at my Credit, yet, my Bartolus, There being no other evasion left to free me From the vexation of my spightful Brother, That most insultingly raigns over me, I must and will go forward.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.