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  • The Relapse

    by John Vanbrugh ...
    The Relapse by John Vanbrugh is a bold and witty Restoration comedy that explores themes of temptation, marriage, morality, and social hypocrisy with sharp humor and theatrical brilliance. First performed in 1696, the play serves as a continuation of Colley Cibber's Love's Last Shift, revisiting familiar characters while deepening the examination of human weakness and the instability of virtue. ... Read more

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  • The Provoked Wife

    by John Vanbrugh ...
    The Provoked Wife by John Vanbrugh is a sophisticated Restoration comedy that examines marriage, gender expectations, emotional dissatisfaction, and the pursuit of personal freedom within a rigid social world. First performed in 1697, the play is celebrated for its sharp wit, lively dialogue, and unusually thoughtful exploration of the difficulties faced by women in unhappy marriages. At the ... Read more

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  • Plays written by Sir John Vanbrugh volume the second

    by John Vanbrugh ...
    Plays, Written by Sir John Vanbrugh, Volume the Second continues the collection of Sir John Vanbrugh’s most important theatrical works. This volume features a selection of his plays that further explore his distinctive blend of social satire, witty dialogue, and comedic situations.One of the key works included in this volume is The Confederacy, a lesser-known but still significant play that ... Read more

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  • Plays written by Sir John Vanbrugh volume the first

    by John Vanbrugh ...
    Plays, Written by Sir John Vanbrugh, Volume the First is a collection of works by the famed Restoration playwright Sir John Vanbrugh, known for his witty comedies and sharp social commentary. The volume includes his best-known plays, offering a humorous and satirical look at the upper classes, their pretensions, and the social mores of the time.One of the highlights in this volume is The Relapse, ... Read more

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  • Plays, written by Sir John Vanbrugh, volume the second

    Exploring societal complexities through witty drama

    by John Vanbrugh ...
    In the second volume of his remarkable anthology, "Plays, written by Sir John Vanbrugh," the reader is invited to explore Vanbrugh'Äôs intricate dramatic universe crafted during the early 18th century, a period marked by the rise of Restoration Comedy. This volume includes works that are characterized by sharp wit, clever dialogue, and an acute observation of the social mores of his time. Vanbrugh ... Read more

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  • Plays, written by Sir John Vanbrugh, volume the first

    Enriched edition. Satirical Comedy and Intricate Plots: A Restoration Period Delight

    by John Vanbrugh, Claire Montrose ...
    In "Plays, written by Sir John Vanbrugh, volume the first," the esteemed playwright showcases his mastery in comedy and satire, intertwining social commentary with engaging narratives. This collection includes iconic works such as "The Relapse" and "The Provoked Wife," where Vanbrugh skillfully employs sharp wit and intricate characterizations to explore themes of love, marriage, and societal ... Read more

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  • The Relapse and Other Plays

    by John Vanbrugh ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    The Relapse * The Provoked Wife * The Confederacy * A Journey to London * The Country House These five comedies on the theme of marital disharmony by the foremost Restoration playwright John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) are published in the Oxford English Drama series. The texts are freshly edited using modern spelling. There is a critical introduction, wide-ranging annotation, and an informative ... Read more

    $11.39 USD

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    The Provoked Wife (Unabridged)

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    by John Vanbrugh ...
    Narrated by Anne Bethea, Susan Lombardi, Randall Tays, Shannon Blunt ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 40 min

    Trapped in a loveless cage. Lady Brute finds no solace in her wealthy marriage to the drunken and brutish Sir John. Yearning for respect and connection, she navigates a society where appearances hold more weight than truth. Brace yourself for a witty and scandalous tale of a woman pushed to her limits. Will Lady Brute find solace in forbidden flirtations? Or will her defiance ignite a social ... Read more

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  • The Relapse

    by Sir John Vanbrugh ...
    Series series New Mermaids
    Written in defiance of Jeremy Collier and the budding fashion forsentimental drama, this late Restoration comedy exposes the reformedrake Loveless to the temptations of London and the charms of a merrywidow, neither of which he is able to withstand. More memorable thanthe straying husband, however, is Restoration comedy's ultimatefollower of fashion, Lord Foppington, who defends himself in ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

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  • Delphi Complete Works of William Congreve (Illustrated)

    by William Congreve ...
    Series Book 79 - Delphi Poets Series
    A giant of eighteenth century literature, William Congreve was an English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. His poetry demonstrates a learned understanding of the classics, raw satirical power and an ironic scrutiny of the affectations of his age. Congreve’s famous plays are celebrated for their witty dialogue and their seminal influence on the comedy of manners style. The Delphi ... Read more

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  • Restoration Comedy: Three Plays

    Full Text and Introduction (NHB Drama Classics)

    by Aphra Behn, William Congreve, William Wycherley ...
    Series Book 0 - NHB Drama Classics
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