The Maids Tragedy

The Maids Tragedy is a play written by Francis Beaumont in the early 17th century. The play is set in the court of a fictional kingdom and follows the story of a noblewoman named Evadne, who is forced to marry the king's illegitimate son, Melantius, against her will. Evadne is in love with another nobleman, Amintor, but is unable to marry him due to her social status. The plot thickens when it is revealed that Melantius is actually in love with Evadne's maid, Aspatia, who is also in love with him. The situation becomes more complicated when Amintor discovers the truth about Evadne's marriage and decides to take revenge on Melantius. The play is a tragedy, and as the story unfolds, the characters are faced with difficult moral dilemmas and heartbreaking consequences. The themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal are explored throughout the play, and the audience is left to contemplate the tragic consequences of the characters' actions. Overall, The Maids Tragedy is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and drama.Amint. I wonder much Melantius, To see those noble looks that make me think How vertuous thou art; and on the sudden 'Tis strange to me, thou shouldst have worth and honour, Or not be base, and false, and treacherous, And every ill.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.