The Faithful Shepherdess

John Fletcher

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

Synopsis

John Fletcher's 'The Faithful Shepherdess' is an intricate blend of bucolic tragedy and comedy, an early 17th-century play notable for its rich exposition on themes of chastity and sexual morality. Diverging from typical pastoral conventions, Fletcher introduces the audience to Clorin, the paragon of virtue, whose unyielding fidelity to her deceased lover sets a moral compass amid the tumultuous passions of the other characters. The play's undulating narrative weaves through the complexities of desire, exploring the shadowy precincts of human sexuality within its ostensibly lighthearted pastoral setting. Fletcher's stylistic deployment of verse complemented by a subtle yet incisive critique of his society's attitudes towards sexual conduct, places the work within a nuanced literary context, drawing both acclaim and controversy for its candid portrayal of such subject matter.
John Fletcher, a contemporary and collaborator of William Shakespeare, crafts 'The Faithful Shepherdess' with a sophistication and sensitivity that possibly reflect his own observations and commentaries on Jacobean society. His work often grappled with the moral ambiguities of human relationships, particularly in the realm of love and sexuality. In this play, Fletcher's artistry can be seen as a response to an era of shifting social mores and the ambiguous boundaries of propriety and pleasure. His personal convictions, life experiences, and the cultural ambiance of the period are masterfully interwoven into the tapestry of this play, making his voice a distinctive one in the canon of English drama.
'The Faithful Shepherdess', with its deft combination of thematic gravity and comic relief, comes especially recommended for those with an appreciation for pastoral literature and its capacity to reflect the perennial human struggle between virtue and vice. Fletcher's eloquence and psychological depth, coupled with the play's exploration of timeless issues, endow it with a relevance that extends beyond its pastoral roots. Readers and scholars alike will find here a perceptive and thought-provoking work that challenges as much as it entertains, offering insight not only into the pastoral genre but also into the enduring complexities of the human heart.

Disponible depuis: 22/11/2022.

Longueur d'impression: 50 pages.

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