Fair Em

Fair Em is a play attributed to William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton, although its authorship is uncertain. The play tells the story of a young woman named Em who is kidnapped from her home and sold into slavery. She is eventually rescued by a nobleman named Valingford, who falls in love with her. However, Em is already betrothed to another nobleman named Mounteney. The play follows the love triangle between Em, Valingford, and Mounteney, as well as the various schemes and machinations of the supporting characters. Despite its uncertain authorship, Fair Em is considered an important work in the Shakespearean canon and offers a fascinating look into the popular theater of the late 16th century.TROTTER. Yfaith, I aim at the fairest. Ah, Em, sweet Em! Fresh as the flower, That hath pour To wound my heart, And ease my smart, Of me, poor thief, In prison bound....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.