The Changeling

The Changeling is a play written by Thomas Middleton, an English playwright, in 1622. The play is set in Alicante, Spain, and revolves around the story of Beatrice-Joanna, a wealthy young woman who is engaged to Alonzo de Piracquo, a man she does not love. Beatrice-Joanna falls in love with Alsemero, a young man who has just arrived in Alicante, and she conspires with her servant, De Flores, to murder Alonzo in order to be with Alsemero. However, De Flores demands sexual favors in exchange for his assistance, and Beatrice-Joanna reluctantly agrees. The play explores themes of desire, power, and the consequences of one's actions. The Changeling is considered one of Middleton's most popular and controversial plays, and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times.FRANCISCUS Luna is now big-bellied, and there's room For both of us to ride with Hecate; I'll drag thee up into her silver sphere, And there we'll kick the dog, and beat the bush That barks against the witches of the night. The swift lycanthropi that walks the round, We'll tear their wolvish skins, and save the sheep.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more