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The Wheel Of Fortune
A Comedy (1805)
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Set in 18th-century England, the play centers on Penelope, a wealthy heiress caught in an unwanted arranged marriage while still in love with her childhood sweetheart, Henry, a soldier returning from war. It delves into themes of love, marriage, and social class, offering a satirical look at the aristocracy's fixation on wealth. With well-crafted characters, including the determined Penelope and the honorable Henry, the play combines wit and drama, making it a timeless exploration of fortune's unpredictable nature.
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The Wheel Of Fortune, Richard Cumberland
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Wheel Of Fortune
- Subtitle
- A Comedy (1805)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Cumberland
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9781437346596
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set in 18th-century England, the play centers on Penelope, a wealthy heiress caught in an unwanted arranged marriage while still in love with her childhood sweetheart, Henry, a soldier returning from war. It delves into themes of love, marriage, and social class, offering a satirical look at the aristocracy's fixation on wealth. With well-crafted characters, including the determined Penelope and the honorable Henry, the play combines wit and drama, making it a timeless exploration of fortune's unpredictable nature.