Sir John Vanbrugh was an English dramatist and architect whose outspoken plays from the Restoration period became enduring stage favorites, though they originally caused significant controversy. His works often championed women's rights within marriage and featured sexual explicitness, challenging the conventions of his time. Vanbrugh's radical spirit extended beyond his writing; his bold architectural designs, which came to define English Baroque, were as daring and opinion-jarring as his early political activism and his theatrical themes.
Experience the wit and charm of Restoration-era plays with this collection of works from four of the most notable playwrights of the time. Complete with detailed analysis of each piece, this is a must-read for theater enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Laugh out loud with this hilarious play about a group of travelers on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Will they reach their destination or will humorous obstacles keep getting in their way? Written by a team of talented playwrights, this play is sure to delight theatergoers and comedy lovers alike!
This classic Restoration comedy is a bawdy and irreverent romp through the upper classes of eighteenth-century Britain. It explores themes of love, marriage, and sexual politics, and features some of the most memorable characters and scenes in English dramatic literature.
Laugh along with this hilarious and satirical Restoration comedy from the pen of Sir John Vanbrugh, one of Britain's foremost playwrights of the 18th century.
This collection of plays by Sir John Vanbrugh includes some of his most popular works, such as The Provok'd Husband and The Confederacy. With witty dialogue and clever plot twists, these plays are sure to provide entertainment for any lover of the theater.