"The Relapse" by John Vanbrugh is a Restoration comedy that offers a witty and satirical exploration of love, marriage, and social mores in 17th-century England. Set in London, the play follows the story of Lord Foppington, a shallow and extravagant nobleman, as he attempts to court the virtuous heiress, Amanda. Central to the plot is the character of Loveless, who, despite being married to Amanda, embarks on a flirtatious dalliance with the courtesan Berinthia. Meanwhile, Amanda's brother, Young Fashion, becomes entangled ...
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"The Relapse" by John Vanbrugh is a Restoration comedy that offers a witty and satirical exploration of love, marriage, and social mores in 17th-century England. Set in London, the play follows the story of Lord Foppington, a shallow and extravagant nobleman, as he attempts to court the virtuous heiress, Amanda. Central to the plot is the character of Loveless, who, despite being married to Amanda, embarks on a flirtatious dalliance with the courtesan Berinthia. Meanwhile, Amanda's brother, Young Fashion, becomes entangled in his own romantic misadventures. Through a series of comedic misunderstandings and miscommunications, the characters navigate the complexities of desire, fidelity, and societal expectations.
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Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A very crisp and clean first American edition, almost new and unread condition, gift quality! 129 very clean, unmarked and uncreased historical pages! "New Mermaids are modern-spelling, fully-annotated editions of important English plays. Each volume includes a critical introduction, biography of the author, discussions of dates and sources, textual details, a bibliography and information about the staging of the play."
