The Widow's Vow: A Farce, in Two Acts: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Widow's Vow: A Farce, in Two Acts: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Widow's Vow: A Farce, in Two Acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Inchbald, Mrs. (1753–1821); Patrat, Joseph (1732–1801).
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"The Widow's Vow: A Farce, in Two Acts" by Mrs. Inchbald and Joseph Patrat is a theatrical farce written in the late 18th century. The play unfolds in a Spanish village and centers around the complexities of love, deception, and the societal expectations surrounding marriage and vow-taking. It explores themes of gender roles and the folly of appearances in romantic entanglements. The narrative follows the Countess, a widow who has sworn to avoid all men following her disastrous romantic past. Her uncle, Don Antonio, seeks to introduce her to the young Marquis, who unbeknownst to her, is actually a woman in disguise. As misunderstandings pile up, both the Countess and the Marquis must navigate love and identity, leading to humorous confrontations and revelations. Ultimately, the play highlights the idea that true affection supersedes rigid vows and societal conventions, culminating in a light-hearted but pointed commentary on love and deception.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Widow's Vow: A Farce, in Two Acts
- Author credits: Inchbald, Mrs. (1753–1821); Patrat, Joseph (1732–1801)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- English drama
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- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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