The Works Of Beaumont & Fletcher by G. Darley - 1856 - Antique Literature Book

The Works of Beaumont & Fletcher - Volume 1 of 2 Only

With An Introduction by George Darley

Published by Edward Moxon: London 1856

Full leather binding with 5 raised bands, gilt decorative and text to spine. Gilt to all page edges.

"Beaumont and Fletcher were the English dramatists Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, who collaborated in their writing during the reign of James I (1603-25). They became known as a team early in their association, so much so that their joined names were applied to the total canon of Fletcher, including his solo works and the plays he composed with various other collaborators including Philip Massinger and Nathan Field. The first Beaumont and Fletcher folio of 1647 contained 35 plays; 53 plays were included in the second folio in 1679. Other works bring the total plays in the canon to about 55. While scholars and critics will probably never render a unanimous verdict on the authorship of all these plays—especially given the difficulties of some of the individual cases—contemporary scholarship has arrived at a corpus of about 12 to 15 plays that are the work of both men."

Minor wear to cover as shown. Book is in excellent condition overall with no ownership markings, only the odd age spot and a small stain to a corner of the frontispiece. Pages are very crisp, clear and bright pages. Binding is excellent and in as new condition - very firm and tight. A stunning book for any library collection. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.