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Inchbald, Mrs.
1753
1821
Inchbald, Elizabeth Simpson
Patrat, Joseph
1732
1801
Patrat, J. (Joseph)
The Widow's Vow: A Farce, in Two Acts
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Widow%27s_Vow
Plot taken from "L'heureuse erreur" of Patrat.
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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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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