Sir John Vanbrugh fue un dramaturgo y arquitecto inglés, conocido por sus dos obras teatrales de la Restauración, tan argumentativas y abiertas que, aunque se convirtieron en favoritas del público, causaron gran controversia. Sus escritos defendían los derechos de las mujeres en el matrimonio y presentaban una notable explicitud sexual, desafiando las normas de la época. El espíritu radical de Vanbrugh se extendió a su audaz estilo arquitectónico, el barroco inglés, que también chocó con las opiniones conservadoras.
Laugh out loud with this hilarious play about a group of travelers on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Will they reach their destination or will humorous obstacles keep getting in their way? Written by a team of talented playwrights, this play is sure to delight theatergoers and comedy lovers alike!
Experience the wit and charm of Restoration-era plays with this collection of works from four of the most notable playwrights of the time. Complete with detailed analysis of each piece, this is a must-read for theater enthusiasts and scholars alike.
This classic Restoration comedy is a bawdy and irreverent romp through the upper classes of eighteenth-century Britain. It explores themes of love, marriage, and sexual politics, and features some of the most memorable characters and scenes in English dramatic literature.
Laugh along with this hilarious and satirical Restoration comedy from the pen of Sir John Vanbrugh, one of Britain's foremost playwrights of the 18th century.
This collection of plays by Sir John Vanbrugh includes some of his most popular works, such as The Provok'd Husband and The Confederacy. With witty dialogue and clever plot twists, these plays are sure to provide entertainment for any lover of the theater.