The Double Widowing by Charles Rivière Dufresny

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Author Dufresny, Charles Rivière, 1657-1724
Translator Morlock, Frank J.
Uniform Title Le double veuvage. English
Title The Double Widowing
Credits Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock
Summary "The Double Widowing" by Charles Rivière Dufresny is a comedic play written in the early 18th century. The story revolves around the intrigues of characters dealing with themes of love, deception, and societal expectations in the context of marriage and widowhood. The plot unfolds in the luxurious setting of a Countess's country house, where misunderstandings and manipulations lead to a series of humorous situations involving a widow, her deceased husband, and various suitors. In the play, the plot thickens as the widow Mrs. Bramble, believing herself to be free and in mourning, unknowingly becomes the target of a scheme designed by the Countess to orchestrate marriages for the younger characters. Mr. Bramble, her husband, is alive but is led to believe that he is the widower of his own faked death, complicating matters further. Desmond, the nephew of Mr. Bramble, is in love with Arabella, Mrs. Bramble's niece, and their secret amorous plans become intertwined with the Countess's manipulations. The humor is driven by the misunderstandings and mistaken identities that arise from the characters' unfulfilled desires and the farcical twists that ultimately lead to a mix of love, comedy, and a breakdown of social pretenses, culminating in a chaotic but joyful resolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French drama (Comedy) -- 18th century
Subject French drama -- 18th century -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 5193
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 3, 2012
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