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Step into the world of Family of Love, an intriguing early Jacobean city comedy that first graced the stage in 1608. Although originally published anonymously, this play has historically been linked to notable playwrights Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker, but recent scholarship points to Lording Barry as its likely sole author. The play cleverly satirizes the salacious reputation of the Familists, a religious sect founded by Henry Nicholis in the 16th century. Maria finds herself in love with Gerardine, but her uncle Glister, a physician, stands in the way of their happiness. In an elaborate...

Step into the richly woven narrative of The Changeling, a captivating tragicomedy from 1622 penned by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley. This enthralling tale unfolds in two interlinked plots the passionate Beatrice-Joanna, daughter of Alicantes governor, finds herself torn between her duty to her fiancé, Alonzo de Piracquo, and her desire for the charming Alsemero. In her desperation, she turns to De Flores, her fathers servant, to eliminate Alonzo, unaware of the dark price that De Flores will demand for his loyalty. Meanwhile, in a madhouse, the obsessive doctor Alibius confines his ...

One of the most prolific playwrights of the Jacobean era, Thomas Middleton achieved great success with his cynically satirical comedies and bloodthirsty tragedies. Considered the only true rival to Shakespeare, Middleton is widely believed to have collaborated with the Bard on several plays, including Timon of Athens. This dazzling collection comprises dramatisations of his most famous works, including his two masterpieces, The Changeling and Women Beware Women.