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The Belle's Stratagem
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023315661
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Hannah Cowley's The Belle's Stratagem offers a sparkling glimpse into 18th-century English high society. This classic comedy of manners explores the complexities of marriage and courtship with wit and charm. Set against the backdrop of England, the play examines social conventions and the games people play in the pursuit of love.
A timeless example of English drama from the 1700s, The Belle's Stratagem presents enduring themes with sharp dialogue and engaging characters. Discover a world of elaborate schemes and social maneuvering in this enduring theatrical work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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