The Female Wits, or the Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal

Name: The Female Wits, or the Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal
Brand: Wildside Press
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This Restoration-era comedy satirizes three prominent women playwrights of the time, caricaturing their styles and ambitions through the device of a staged rehearsal. Written in the late seventeenth century, the play offers sharp commentary on gender, authorship, and the competitive theatrical world of London. Its humor arises from exaggerated portrayals, lively dialogue, and the clash of personalities, while also reflecting the anxieties surrounding women entering the literary profession. The Female Wits, or the Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal stands as both a parody of contemporary playwrights and a revealing artifact of Restoration theatre culture.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 100
Release Date:: 2025-09-05
Publication Date:: 2025-09-05
Publisher:: Wildside Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1479411523
ISBN13:: 9781479411528
Weight:: 138 g
Height:: 140 cm
Width:: 216 cm
Thickness:: 6 cm

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