The Spirit of Contradiction

By Charles Rivière Dufresny

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** In a world turned upside down by disagreement, love and family clash in ridiculously funny ways as one woman's contrary spirit threatens to unravel everyone's plans.

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Literature

Released

2003-12-01

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Summary

** "The Spirit of Contradiction" by Charles Rivière Dufresny is a humorous play that takes place in a London garden, exploring the tangled web of love and family. The play spins a tale of conflicting wills, where Mr. Townly hopes to see his daughter Angelica married to Mr. Nelson. Adding a twist, Mrs. Townly battles with her own ideas about Angelica's future husband. Witnessing all this, the gardener Lucas sees an opportunity to stir the pot using the prevailing spirit of opposition. The story unfolds with clever wordplay and comedic situations. Misunderstandings escalate because of Mrs. Townly's stubbornness, highlighting how tricky it can be to control what people want regarding romance and family connections. **