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Love's Cure or The Martial Maid: A Comedy is a play written by Francis Beaumont in 1718. The play revolves around the story of a young woman named Charintha who disguises herself as a man to join the army and find her lover, who has been taken captive. The play is set in the context of the English Civil War and explores themes of gender roles, love, and war. The play also features a cast of colorful characters, including Charintha's fellow soldiers and a group of women who run a brothel. The play is known for its witty dialogue and satirical commentary on the social norms of the time. Overall, Love's Cure is a lighthearted and entertaining play that offers insight into the cultural and political landscape of 17th century England.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.
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Francis Beaumont (1584 - 6 March 1616) was a dramatist in the English Renaissance theatre, most famous for his collaborations with John Fletcher.
