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    The Spanish Curate: A Comedy
    The Spanish Curate: A Comedy
    The Spanish Curate: A Comedy
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    The Spanish Curate: A Comedy

    By John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont

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    This is a play by Jacobean playwright, John Fletcher. Set in Spain, the play follows the story of a wealthy lord, Don Henrique, and his relationships with his brother, his wife, and his son. The play explores themes of love, family dynamics, and class conflicts through its complex and interwoven plotlines. The characters in the play include a group of gentlemen friends, a covetous lawyer and his wife, a Spanish curate, and various other supporting characters.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 9, 2019
    ISBN4064066244507
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