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The Widow's Vow : A Farce, In Two Acts (1786)

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""The Widow's Vow: A Farce, In Two Acts"" is a play written by Elizabeth Inchbald and Joseph Patrat in 1786. The play follows the story of a wealthy widow named Lady Bell who has taken a vow of celibacy after the death of her husband. However, her nephew, Charles, is in love with her ward, Miss Alton, and seeks Lady Bell's approval for their marriage. Lady Bell refuses to give her consent, causing chaos and confusion as other suitors try to win her hand in marriage. The play is a witty and satirical commentary on the societal expectations of marriage and the role of women in 18th century England. It is a humorous and entertaining farce that explores the themes of love, marriage, and social conventions.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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781166146115
  • ISBN-10: 1166146111
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.12 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.36 pounds
  • Page Count: 44

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