The Faithful Shepherdess
Author | : John Fletcher |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2021-04-11 |
ISBN-10 | : EAN:4064066315306 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Faithful Shepherdess written by John Fletcher and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-11 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like several other of Fletcher's tragicomedies, "The Faithful Shepherdess" deals with the darker side of sexuality and sexual envy, although within a comic framework. The story revolves around Clorin, a virgin shepherdess who respects chastity and devotion and lives in solitude near the grave of her first love. During the play, different couples are thrown into erotic turmoil, and Clorin cures them and facilitates their reconciliation.