The Belle's Stratagem by Hannah Cowley

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Author Cowley, Hannah, 1743-1809
LoC No. 25005579
Title The Belle's Stratagem
Note Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
Summary "The Belle's Stratagem" by Hannah Cowley is a comedic play written in the late 18th century. The narrative revolves around themes of love, deception, and social expectations within the context of a marriage between the wealthy heiress Letitia Hardy and the dashing Doricourt. The story is rich with vibrant characters, each bringing their unique perspectives on courtship and societal norms. The opening of the play introduces us to the character Saville, who is searching for his friend Doricourt in Lincoln's Inn. As they exchange witty banter, we learn about Doricourt's turbulent feelings towards his upcoming marriage to Letitia Hardy, whom he believes to be merely beautiful but lacking the spirit found in women of other countries. Meanwhile, Letitia is portrayed as anxious about winning Doricourt's affection after years of being apart. As different social circles converge, the characters prepare for a masquerade, setting the stage for unfolding complications in love and identity that promise comedic tension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject Married people -- Drama
Subject London (England) -- Drama
Subject English drama -- 18th century
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EBook-No. 47604
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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