The Lady of Pleasure: A Comedie, as It Was Acted by Her Majesties Servants, at the Private House in Drury Lane: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Lady of Pleasure: A Comedie, as It Was Acted by Her Majesties Servants, at the Private House in Drury Lane: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Lady of Pleasure: A Comedie, as It Was Acted by Her Majesties Servants, at the Private House in Drury Lane is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shirley, James (1596–1666).
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"The Lady of Pleasure" by James Shirley is a Caroline era comedy of manners written in 1635. The play centers on Lady Bornwell, a wife devoted to courtly pleasures and extravagant spending, and her husband's attempts to reform her conduct. Through a three-level plot structure, Shirley explores themes of excess, moderation, and moral boundaries within aristocratic society. The play departs from typical Renaissance comedy formulas by featuring a philandering female protagonist and contrasting her behavior with the more virtuous young widow Celestina, creating a sophisticated examination of pleasure and propriety.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lady of Pleasure: A Comedie, as It Was Acted by Her Majesties Servants, at the Private House in Drury Lane
- Author credits: Shirley, James (1596–1666)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- English drama -- 17th century
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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