The Spanish Curate is a play written by Francis Beaumont, a prominent playwright of the Jacobean era. The play follows the story of Don John, a Spanish curate who falls in love with the beautiful Isabella, a wealthy heiress. However, Isabella is already betrothed to another man, Don Lopez, and their families have arranged their marriage. Don John, determined to win Isabella's heart, enlists the help of his friend, Diego, to help him win her over. But their plan involves deception and trickery, leading to a series of ...
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The Spanish Curate is a play written by Francis Beaumont, a prominent playwright of the Jacobean era. The play follows the story of Don John, a Spanish curate who falls in love with the beautiful Isabella, a wealthy heiress. However, Isabella is already betrothed to another man, Don Lopez, and their families have arranged their marriage. Don John, determined to win Isabella's heart, enlists the help of his friend, Diego, to help him win her over. But their plan involves deception and trickery, leading to a series of misunderstandings and complications. Meanwhile, a subplot involves the relationship between Don John's sister, Inez, and her lover, Antonio. The Spanish Curate is a comedic play with elements of romance and intrigue, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and deception. It is considered one of Beaumont's most successful works and remains a popular play in modern times.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.
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