The Provok’d Husband

The Provok’d Husband

Colley Cibber / John Vanbrugh

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781148126579
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'The Provok’d Husband, Or, a Journey to London' is a comedic play written by Sir John Vanbrugh and completed by Colley Cibber. Performed at the Theatre-Royal, this play offers a glimpse into 18th-century London society through wit and satire. The narrative explores the dynamics of marriage and the allure of city life, making it a compelling study of human relationships. As a collaborative work by two prominent playwrights, this play remains a significant contribution to the theatrical canon. This edition allows modern readers to experience the humor and social commentary that captivated audiences centuries ago. A classic example of British comedic drama, the play provides valuable insights into the social customs and moral dilemmas of its time.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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