The School For Wives: A Comedy In Three Acts

By Webster Gordon

Book Overview

The School For Wives: A Comedy In Three Acts is a play written by Gordon and Webster. The story revolves around a wealthy man named Arnolphe who has raised a young girl named Agnes in complete seclusion, with the intention of making her his wife. Arnolphe believes that by keeping Agnes ignorant and naive, he can control her and prevent her from being unfaithful. However, his plans are foiled when Agnes falls in love with a young man named Horace, who is everything Arnolphe is not - charming, educated, and well-traveled. As the play unfolds, Arnolphe's attempts to keep Agnes under his control become increasingly desperate and comical, leading to a surprising twist ending. The School For Wives is a witty and satirical commentary on the absurdity of male power and control in relationships, and a timeless exploration of the complexities of love and desire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430471085
• ISBN13: 9781430471080
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"