Book Cover of A Bold Stroke for a Husband

A Bold Stroke for a Husband

by Hannah Cowley

It is a Restoration comedy, a genre of play that was popular in England in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, characterized by its witty dialogue, sexual intrigue, and social satire. The play was well received in its time and is still performed today as a classic example of Restoration comedy."A Bold Stroke for a Husband" is a play written by Hannah Cowley in 1783.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1783

Authors

Hannah Cowley image

Hannah Cowley was an English playwright and poet. Although Cowley's plays and poetry did not enjoy wide popularity after the 19th century, critic Melinda Finberg rates her as "one of the foremost play...

Books by Hannah Cowley

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Will and No Will or a Bone for the Lawyers Cover image

Will and No Will or a Bone for the Lawyers by Charles Macklin

“Will and No Will” is a short play, or “afterpiece,” written by Charles Macklin. The play is a comedic exploration of the themes of inheritance, greed...

Inconstant Cover image

Inconstant by George Farquhar

'Inconstant' is a Restoration comedy set in Paris, revolving around the complexities of love, marriage, and social expectations. The play follows the...

The Parson's Wedding Cover image

The Parson's Wedding by Thomas Killigrew

A raucous comedy of manners that skewers the hypocrisy of the Restoration aristocracy. In The Parson's Wedding, Thomas Killigrew delivers a witty and...

Eagle's Shadow Cover image

Eagle's Shadow by James Branch Cabell

In "Eagle's Shadow", James Branch Cabell crafts a humorous and satirical exploration of love, wealth, and the complexities of social standing. The nar...

The Merry Devil of Edmonton Cover image

The Merry Devil of Edmonton by William Shakespeare

It is a captivating play filled with humor, romance, and supernatural elements. This lively and entertaining work showcases Shakespeare's unparalleled...

Little Bit of Fluff Cover image

Little Bit of Fluff by Walter W. Ellis

Little Bit of Fluff is a classic farce that revolves around a series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps. The plot hinges on an insurance investi...

The Barber of Seville Cover image

The Barber of Seville by Pierre Beaumarchais

The story revolves around a young nobleman, Count Almaviva, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rosina. However, Rosina is being kept...

The Pirates of Penzance Cover image

The Pirates of Penzance by W. S. Gilbert

The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The opera's...

Great Man: a Frolic Cover image

Great Man: a Frolic by Arnold Bennett

In 'Great Man: A Frolic,' Arnold Bennett satirizes the social dynamics and aspirations of early 20th-century England through the unexpected literary s...

A Country Mouse Cover image

A Country Mouse by Arthur Law

This is a play of a simple country girl fallen among aristocratic Victorian-era swingers in the big city. But this Country Mouse is anything but innoc...

Reviews for A Bold Stroke for a Husband

No reviews posted or approved, yet...