# Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding

By Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher.

"Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a tragicomedy written between 1608-1610. Set in a conquered Sicily, the rightful heir Philaster lives as a nobleman while a usurper king plots to secure his throne by marrying his daughter Arethusa to a Spanish prince. But Arethusa loves Philaster, and their romance becomes entangled in court intrigue, false accusations, and a disguised page whose secret could change everything. Political rebellion and personal passion collide in this influential early Stuart drama. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Love -- Drama; Sicily (Italy) -- Drama; English drama; Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Drama; Tragicomedy

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