The Devil to Pay, or the Wives Metamorphos'd: An Opera (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1332936261 / 9781332936267

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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.

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Title
The Devil to Pay, or the Wives Metamorphos'd: An Opera (Classic Reprint)
Author
Charles Coffey, John Mottley
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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New
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print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
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1332936261
ISBN 13
9781332936267
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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