The Changeling (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Thomas Middleton, William Rowley
- First Published: 1653
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: Early seventeenth century
- Setting: Alicante, a seaport on the east coast of Spain
- Principal Characters: Vermandero, Beatrice, Alsemero, Alonzo de Piracquo, Alibius, Isabella, Antonio, Diaphanta, De Flores, Jasperino
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy
- Subjects: Changelings or cuckoos, Murder or homicide, Marriage, Seventeenth century, Revenge, Fate or fatalism, Spain or Spanish people
- Locales: Alicante, Spain
The Story:
Alsemero, after glimpsing Beatrice at church, expressed to himself the hope that he could gain her hand in marriage. Outside, in the street, his musings were interrupted by Jasperino. To the latter’s surprise, he learned that Alsemero, whose enthusiasm for travel was common knowledge, had become reluctant to undertake a projected voyage to Malta. While they were talking, Beatrice entered, accompanied by Diaphanta, and the four talked in friendly fashion. The mood of Beatrice changed, however, when she was angered by the arrival of De Flores, her father’s servant,...
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