The Basset - Table
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- Nombre de pages46
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4718672-4
- EAN8596547186724
- Date de parution16/08/2022
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille337 Ko
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurDIGICAT
Résumé
In "The Basset-Table, " Susanna Centlivre crafts an intricate comedy of manners set against the backdrop of the early 18th century British gentry. The play explores themes of love, deception, and social ambition, all while employing sharp wit and clever dialogue characteristic of Centlivre's signature style. Through the parlors and drawing rooms, a motley assembly of characters engages in a battle of wits while navigating the complexities of romance and societal expectation, often revolving around the titular gaming table, which serves both as a stage for personal conflict and as a symbol of the play's broader commentary on the pursuit of happiness amidst societal pressures.
Centlivre, a prominent figure in the Restoration and early Georgian theatre, was one of the few successful female playwrights of her time. Her own experiences as a woman in a male-dominated society informed her witty and often subversive narratives, wherein she champions female agency and critiques social norms. Her works, often infused with political undertones, reflect her keen observations of societal dynamics, making her a trailblazer in her field and a voice of her era.
For readers and theatre enthusiasts alike, "The Basset-Table" offers an insightful glimpse into the complexities of early 18th-century English society, delivered through Centlivre's brilliant comedic lens. It is a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and a thought-provoking examination of gender and class, solidifying Centlivre's legacy as a formidable playwright who deftly navigated the contours of her time.
Centlivre, a prominent figure in the Restoration and early Georgian theatre, was one of the few successful female playwrights of her time. Her own experiences as a woman in a male-dominated society informed her witty and often subversive narratives, wherein she champions female agency and critiques social norms. Her works, often infused with political undertones, reflect her keen observations of societal dynamics, making her a trailblazer in her field and a voice of her era.
For readers and theatre enthusiasts alike, "The Basset-Table" offers an insightful glimpse into the complexities of early 18th-century English society, delivered through Centlivre's brilliant comedic lens. It is a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and a thought-provoking examination of gender and class, solidifying Centlivre's legacy as a formidable playwright who deftly navigated the contours of her time.
In "The Basset-Table, " Susanna Centlivre crafts an intricate comedy of manners set against the backdrop of the early 18th century British gentry. The play explores themes of love, deception, and social ambition, all while employing sharp wit and clever dialogue characteristic of Centlivre's signature style. Through the parlors and drawing rooms, a motley assembly of characters engages in a battle of wits while navigating the complexities of romance and societal expectation, often revolving around the titular gaming table, which serves both as a stage for personal conflict and as a symbol of the play's broader commentary on the pursuit of happiness amidst societal pressures.
Centlivre, a prominent figure in the Restoration and early Georgian theatre, was one of the few successful female playwrights of her time. Her own experiences as a woman in a male-dominated society informed her witty and often subversive narratives, wherein she champions female agency and critiques social norms. Her works, often infused with political undertones, reflect her keen observations of societal dynamics, making her a trailblazer in her field and a voice of her era.
For readers and theatre enthusiasts alike, "The Basset-Table" offers an insightful glimpse into the complexities of early 18th-century English society, delivered through Centlivre's brilliant comedic lens. It is a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and a thought-provoking examination of gender and class, solidifying Centlivre's legacy as a formidable playwright who deftly navigated the contours of her time.
Centlivre, a prominent figure in the Restoration and early Georgian theatre, was one of the few successful female playwrights of her time. Her own experiences as a woman in a male-dominated society informed her witty and often subversive narratives, wherein she champions female agency and critiques social norms. Her works, often infused with political undertones, reflect her keen observations of societal dynamics, making her a trailblazer in her field and a voice of her era.
For readers and theatre enthusiasts alike, "The Basset-Table" offers an insightful glimpse into the complexities of early 18th-century English society, delivered through Centlivre's brilliant comedic lens. It is a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and a thought-provoking examination of gender and class, solidifying Centlivre's legacy as a formidable playwright who deftly navigated the contours of her time.
