The Stolen Heiress; or The Salamanca Doctor Outplotted. A Comedy - Couverture souple

Susanna Centlivre

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 936454899X ISBN 13 : 9789364548991

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

The story centers on a young woman, who is the heir to a fortune, but her guardian has hidden her away in order to prevent unscrupulous suitors from marrying her for her wealth. One such suitor is the Salamanca Doctor, a self-assured and fraudulent character who pretends to have intellectual and medical prowess in order to win her hand. However, his plot is foiled when the real lover of the heiress, who is unaware of the hidden fortune, works to outsmart him. A series of comedic complications arise as both suitors and characters navigate through misunderstandings and outwitting each other. Centlivre's play critiques the pretensions of those who try to manipulate social and romantic relationships for personal gain. The Salamanca Doctor, in particular, is a symbol of false authority and ambition, and the play uses his character to expose the absurdity of relying on deception and social status to secure love and wealth. The Stolen Heiress is a witty exploration of human folly, with a focus on the comedy that arises from social maneuvering and the pursuit of love and fortune.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 936454899X
• ISBN 13: 9789364548991
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 55
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible