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Set in Mantua, the play follows Bianca, a young wife trapped in an unhappy marriage to the wealthy nobleman Francesco. Yearning for love and companionship, she encounters Carlo, a passionate artist, prompting a conflict between her duties and desires. Themes of love, societal expectations, and personal choice are intricately woven through the narrative, showcasing a cast of complex characters. This timeless work by James Sheridan Knowles, originally published in 1833, remains a captivating exploration of the human heart.
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The Wife, A Tale Of Mantua, James Sheridan Knowles
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- 2008
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- Title
- The Wife, A Tale Of Mantua
- Subtitle
- A Play In Five Acts (1833)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Sheridan Knowles
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9781437346718
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in Mantua, the play follows Bianca, a young wife trapped in an unhappy marriage to the wealthy nobleman Francesco. Yearning for love and companionship, she encounters Carlo, a passionate artist, prompting a conflict between her duties and desires. Themes of love, societal expectations, and personal choice are intricately woven through the narrative, showcasing a cast of complex characters. This timeless work by James Sheridan Knowles, originally published in 1833, remains a captivating exploration of the human heart.