The Merry Devil of Edmonton

"The Merry Devil of Edmonton" by William Shakespeare is an Elizabethan-era comedy likely written between 1600-1604. The play centers on the magician Peter Fabell, known as the Merry Devil, who uses his magical powers to aid young lovers in their romantic schemes. When Sir Arthur Clare attempts to send his daughter Milliscent to a nunnery to prevent her arranged marriage, Raymond Mounchensey disguises himself as a friar and enlists Fabell's supernatural help to win her hand, leading to deception, romance, and unexpected twists.

The Merry Devil of Edmonton, from the public domain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #4774.