Beggars Bush: A Comedy From the Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (Volume 2 of 10)

"Beggars Bush: A Comedy" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a theatrical tale set in Flanders during the Early Modern period, weaving together the lives of nobles, commoners, and beggars in a landscape rife with political games and social maneuvering. At the heart of the drama is Wolfort, a powerful usurper, and Gerrard, father-in-law to Florez, caught in the crosscurrents of ambition and moral compromise. As these characters navigate the complexities of their world, the play uses the ambitions and struggles of its characters, especially Gerrard's quest for kingship among beggars, offering a humorous yet insightful look at identity, power, and the ever-shifting roles within society’s intricate structure.