Francis Beaumont: Dramatist A Portrait, with Some Account of His Circle, Elizabethan and Jacobean, And of His Association with John Fletcher

"Francis Beaumont: Dramatist" by Charles Mills Gayley is a detailed examination into the life and artistic impact of Francis Beaumont, a notable playwright from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, and his celebrated partnership with John Fletcher. The book starts by positioning Beaumont as a key, yet sometimes overlooked, figure in the world of theater overshadowed by William Shakespeare. It highlights his relationship with Fletcher, portraying them as major figures who significantly shaped the theater scene of their time. The book then moves to explore Beaumont’s early life, family history, connections and how they played a role in his career and the development of his work as a playwright. It shows the development and significance of his collaborative work with Fletcher and the effect it had on theater during their time.