"Rule a Wife, and Have a Wife" by John Fletcher is a comedic play that explores the funny side of love, marriage, and the power play between men and women. The story begins with soldiers, like the humorous Juan de Castro, talking about war and the challenges of finding recruits, mixed with their interests in romance, particularly concerning the rich Donna Margarita. When two mysterious, veiled women show up, the stage is set to contrast the seriousness of military life with the games of love as the characters voice their yearnings and complaints, focusing on women's conceit and money. This leads to funny chaos and dramatic mix-ups of love, plus the roles that husbands and wives play with each other.
Rule a Wife, and Have a Wife Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10)
By John Fletcher
Watch as soldiers more interested in romance than war hilariously navigate love and marriage, facing veiled women, wealth, and their own desires.
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About the AuthorJohn Fletcher was an English playwright. Following William Shakespeare as house playwright for the King's Men, he was among the most prolific and influential dramatists of his day; during his lifetime and in the Stuart Restoration, his fame rivalled Shakespeare's. Fletcher collaborated in writing plays, chiefly with Francis Beaumont or Philip Massinger, but also with Shakespeare and others.
John Fletcher was an English playwright. Following William Shakespeare as house playwright for the King's Men, he was among the most prolific and influential dramatists of his day; during his lifetime and in the Stuart Restoration, his fame rivalled Shakespeare's. Fletcher collaborated in writing plays, chiefly with Francis Beaumont or Philip Massinger, but also with Shakespeare and others.
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