'my Wife! What Wife?'

'my Wife! What Wife?'

Eaton Stannard Barrett

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781175864345
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Delight in the wit and charm of Eaton Stannard Barrett’s comedic play, 'my Wife! What Wife?' This three-act comedy, penned by the author of 'The Heroine,' offers a sparkling satire on marriage and mistaken identities. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century society, the play follows the hilarious complications that arise from a case of amnesia and a series of uproarious misunderstandings. With sharp dialogue and cleverly crafted characters, 'my Wife! What Wife?' promises an evening of laughter and entertainment. Rediscover this theatrical gem and experience the timeless appeal of Barrett’s comedic genius.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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