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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 satirical take on the English Restoration period. The play follows the story of a group of young people who are trying to find love and happiness in a world that is full of deceit and hypocrisy.

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English

Original Language

English

Published In

1641

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Thomas Killigrew (7 February 1612 – 19 March 1683) was an English dramatist and theatre manager. He was a witty, dissolute figure at the court of King Charles II of England.Early Life and EducationKil...

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