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Hannah Cowley was born Hannah Parkhouse on March 14th, 1743, the daughter of Hannah (n e Richards) and Philip Parkhouse, a bookseller in Tiverton, Devon. As one might expect details of much of her life are scant and that of her early life almost non-existent. However, we do know... Read Full Overview

Hannah Cowley's play tells the story of a young woman who must use her wits to outsmart a group of suitors who seek her hand in marriage. The play is a witty and engaging comedy of manners that showcases Cowley's skill as a playwright.

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Hannah Cowley's play tells the story of a young woman who must use her wits to outsmart a group of suitors who seek her hand in marriage. The play is a witty and engaging comedy of manners that showcases Cowley's skill as a playwright.

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview

"A Bold Stroke For A Husband" is a comedy by Mrs. Hannah Cowley, a prominent playwright of the late 18th century. First performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, this play showcases Cowley's wit and skill in crafting engaging characters and humorous situations. The... Read Full Overview

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Reproduction of the original: A Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley

A Bold Stroke for a Husband - A comedy, as acted at the Theatre Royal, in Covent Garden is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1784. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions,... Read Full Overview

Set in Madrid, the play tells of Don Carlo, who has fled his wife, Victoria, for the courtesan Laura. Laura breaks off with Don Carlo, but she holds on to the documents that entitle her to his land, a gift he foolishly gave her. We learn that Laura is in love with Florio, who... Read Full Overview

Set in Madrid, the play tells of Don Carlo, who has fled his wife, Victoria, for the courtesan Laura. Laura breaks off with Don Carlo, but she holds on to the documents that entitle her to his land, a gift he foolishly gave her. We learn that Laura is in love with Florio, who... Read Full Overview

Set in Madrid, the play tells of Don Carlo, who has fled his wife, Victoria, for the courtesan Laura. Laura breaks off with Don Carlo, but she holds on to the documents that entitle her to his land, a gift he foolishly gave her. We learn that Laura is in love with Florio, who... Read Full Overview

Set in Madrid, the play tells of Don Carlo, who has fled his wife, Victoria, for the courtesan Laura. Laura breaks off with Don Carlo, but she holds on to the documents that entitle her to his land, a gift he foolishly gave her. We learn that Laura is in love with Florio, who... Read Full Overview

The book "" A Bold Stroke for a Husband: A Comedy in Five Acts, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

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