The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Centlivre, Susanna (1666–1723).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy" by Susanna Centlivre is a tragicomedy first performed and printed in 1700. Set during Venetian Carnival, the play follows Count Bassino, a married rake who pursues the betrothed Aurelia while his friend desperately tries to save his marriage. When Bassino's abandoned wife arrives in disguise to confront her rival, passion and deception spiral into violence. A comic subplot involves marital infidelity and a clever maid who outwits both her master and mistress through cunning schemes.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy
- Author credits: Centlivre, Susanna (1666–1723)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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