John Ford (1586-1637) was an English playwright and poet whose interest in aberrant psychology helped him create very unique and successful works. After collaboration with various playwrights; from about 1621 to 1625; Ford began working independently; writing plays for theatrical companies like the "Kings Men" at the Blackfriars. Following the literary reign of such figures as Jonson; Marlowe; and Shakespeare; Ford felt the need to shock and intrigue audiences with new and exciting material. "Loves Sacrifice" is one of the most fascinating and puzzling of Jacobean-Caroline plays. Briefly; it tells of an ageing duke devoted to a younger friend (Fernando). The duke meets and hastily marries a young woman (Bianca); with whom Fernando falls in love. The story takes a turn when Fernandos attempts at seducing Bianca are rejected at first; and then in a sudden development that is both startling and wholly convincing; Bianca appears in his bedroom at night to offer herself to him with certain confines.
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