Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 01 of 10: the Custom of the Country: Play Guide and Free Edition

Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 01 of 10: the Custom of the Country is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fletcher, John (1579–1625); Beaumont, Francis (1584–1616); Massinger, Philip (1583–1640).

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"Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 01 of 10: the Custom of the Country" by Fletcher et al. is a Jacobean tragicomedy written around 1619–1623. When Zenocia marries Arnoldo against her father's wishes, they flee Count Clodio, who claims a tyrannical right over her. Captured at sea and separated, the newlyweds face obsessive pursuers, false accusations, and witchcraft in their struggle to reunite. Meanwhile, Arnoldo's brother Rutilio navigates duels, mysterious shelters, and enslavement before finding redemption and unexpected love.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 01 of 10: the Custom of the Country
• Author credits: Fletcher, John (1579–1625); Beaumont, Francis (1584–1616); Massinger, Philip (1583–1640)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Brothers -- Drama
• English drama -- 17th century
• Sex customs -- Drama
• Tragicomedy

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• Category: British Literature
• Category: Plays/Films/Dramas

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