Philotus: A Comedy

By Robert Charteris and Anonymous

Book Overview

Philotus is a comedic play written by Robert Charteris. The play revolves around the story of Philotus, a young and handsome man who is in love with a woman named Melissa. However, Melissa is already engaged to another man, and Philotus is left heartbroken. In an attempt to win Melissa's heart, Philotus hatches a plan with his friend, who disguises himself as a woman to infiltrate Melissa's household. Chaos ensues as the characters navigate their way through mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. The play is set in ancient Greece and features a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning servant and a bumbling suitor. With its witty dialogue and lively plot, Philotus is a classic example of Renaissance comedy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163587494
• ISBN13: 9781163587492
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"