The Beggars’ Bush (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: John Fletcher, Philip Massinger
- First Published: 1647
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Comedy
- Time of Work: The Renaissance
- Setting: the Netherlands
- Genres: Satire, Drama, Comedy
- Subjects: Love or romance, Marriage, Mistaken or secret identity, Robbery or robbers, Theft, Renaissance, Netherlands or Dutch people, Nobility
- Locales: Netherlands
Characters Discussed
Florez, also called Goswin, the rightful heir, through his mother, to the earldom of Flanders. When Wolfort took over the government of the country, Florez’s father entrusted his young son to the care of a wealthy merchant, and the boy grew up ignorant of his real identity. He is widely known as a talented, fortunate merchant and a generous benefactor to all who need help. He often bestows gifts on Clause, an old beggar to whom he feels drawn by a peculiar bond. Ever conscious of his honor, he is distressed at the prospect of falling prey to his debtors...
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John Fletcher (Cyclopedia of World Authors)John Fletcher (Dictionary of World Biography)Philip Massinger (Cyclopedia of World Authors)Philip Massinger (Drama)
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