Caesar's Wife: A Comedy In Three Acts (1922)
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ISBN10: 1436506565
ISBN13: 9781436506564
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436506564
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Caesar's Wife is a three-act comedy written by W. Somerset Maugham and first published in 1922. The play is set in Italy and follows the story of Lady Mary, the wife of a British diplomat, who becomes involved in a scandalous affair with an Italian politician. The play explores themes of love, marriage, and the clash of cultures between the British and Italians.Lady Mary is a beautiful and charming woman who is admired by many men, including the Italian politician, Baron Bonelli. Despite being married to a devoted husband, Lady Mary finds herself irresistibly drawn to the Baron and begins an affair with him. However, their relationship is soon discovered by Lady Mary's husband and the scandal threatens to ruin their reputation and their marriage.As the play unfolds, the characters struggle to come to terms with their feelings and the consequences of their actions. Lady Mary must choose between her love for the Baron and her duty to her husband and society. Meanwhile, her husband must decide whether to forgive her or seek revenge.Maugham's play is a witty and insightful exploration of the complexities of love and marriage. It also offers a satirical commentary on the cultural differences between the British and Italians, highlighting the clash between traditional values and modern attitudes. Overall, Caesar's Wife is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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