Excerpt from The Devil to Pay, or the Wives Metamorphos'd: An Opera; As It Is Perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's Servants
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a witty and insightful look at the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in 18th-century England. Through the lens of a seemingly madwoman's journey, the author explores themes of female agency, societal control, and the power of perception. The story unfolds in a series of comic mishaps, fueled by misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and a healthy dose of slapstick humor. The narrative's core revolves around a woman who finds herself transformed, seemingly by magic, into the wife of a humble cobbler, while her own husband is left to contend with the baffling consequences. As the characters navigate the social and marital morass, the reader is treated to a lively portrayal of domestic disputes, class tensions, and the very real struggles faced by women in a society that often sought to confine them. This book's charming and satirical take on the era's social dynamics offers readers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people and their interactions within a world where appearances can be deceiving and true identity can be as elusive as a conjurer's spell. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332936267_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332936267
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