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Set in 18th century England, the play features Belinda, a young woman caught between two suitors: the wealthy Sir John Melvil and the passionate Mr. Lovemore. Her mother's insistence on a financially advantageous marriage highlights societal pressures on women to prioritize wealth over love. Through Belinda's struggle, the play critiques the era's marriage norms and advocates for women's autonomy in choosing partners based on affection and compatibility. This comedy offers a sharp, entertaining commentary on love, ambition, and social expectations.
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The Modern Wife, John Stevens
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Modern Wife
- Subtitle
- Or The Virgin Her Own Rival, A Comedy (1744)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Stevens
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 104
- ISBN13
- 9781104784492
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in 18th century England, the play features Belinda, a young woman caught between two suitors: the wealthy Sir John Melvil and the passionate Mr. Lovemore. Her mother's insistence on a financially advantageous marriage highlights societal pressures on women to prioritize wealth over love. Through Belinda's struggle, the play critiques the era's marriage norms and advocates for women's autonomy in choosing partners based on affection and compatibility. This comedy offers a sharp, entertaining commentary on love, ambition, and social expectations.