The Relapse and Other Plays
The Relapse and Other Plays by John Vanbrugh is a reissue published by Oxford University Press on August 27, 2009. This collection features five of Vanbrugh’s notable comedies that explore themes of marital discord, showcasing his talent as one of the principal Restoration dramatists. The plays included are The Relapse, The Provoked Wife, The Confederacy, A Journey to London, and The Country House, all presented with modernized spelling and comprehensive notes, making them accessible to contemporary readers.
Readers will find a critical introduction, extensive annotations, and an informative bibliography that enhance the understanding of the plays’ cultural context and theatrical significance. This edition, spanning 380 pages, serves as a valuable resource for readers, performers, and students interested in European drama, particularly the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. The collection not only highlights Vanbrugh’s comedic prowess but also reflects the broader literary contributions of the Oxford English Drama series.
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John Vanbrugh (1664-1726), one of the principal Restoration dramatists, is best known for comedies that capture the hilarious idiosyncrasies and unique subject matter of marital discord. This collection contains five of his most rollicking comedies on marital disharmony, edited to the high standard of the Oxford English Drama series in modernized spelling and including full notes and glossary. In addition to his most famous plays, The Relapse and The Provoked Wife, the collection also includes The Confederacy, A Journey to London, and The Country House. There is a critical introduction, wide-ranging annotation, and an informative bibliography which together illuminate the plays’ cultural context and theatrical potential.
The only selection of Vanbrugh’s plays currently in print, this book is ideal for readers, performers and students alike.
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