Few dramatists in the English language have had as profound an impact on the art form as John Fletcher. In this incisive and insightful study, theater scholar Orie Latham Hatcher delves into the mechanics of Fletcher's work, showing how he revolutionized the conventions of dramatic form and language. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the complexities of his subject, Hatcher sheds new light on one of the most important figures of the Jacobean era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.