"The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy" by Susanna Centlivre is a stage play set during the lively Venetian Carnival capturing complex relationships among its characters. The production follows Count Bassino, torn between his deep love for Aurelia and his duty to his wife, Placentia, resulting in dramatic confrontations. The initial act introduces the lively environment of a masquerade ball in Venice, where characters engage in flirtation. Count Bassino struggles with conflicting emotions, obligated to his wife but captivated by Aurelia. Aurelia loves Bassino, but she is engaged to Alonzo, who also loves her. The drama is designed to blend romantic engagements as its characters move toward chaotic outcomes, exploring themes of fidelity and honor.
The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy
By Susanna Centlivre
Amidst a masquerade ball in Venice, a tangled web of forbidden love and marital duty threatens to unravel, leading to potential tragedy.
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About the AuthorSusanna Centlivre, born Susanna Freeman, and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century". Centlivre's "pieces continued to be acted after the theatre managers had forgotten most of her contemporaries." During a long career at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, she became known as the second woman of the English stage, after Aphra Behn.
Susanna Centlivre, born Susanna Freeman, and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century". Centlivre's "pieces continued to be acted after the theatre managers had forgotten most of her contemporaries." During a long career at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, she became known as the second woman of the English stage, after Aphra Behn.
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