Publisher's Synopsis
""The Maid of Mariendorpt"" and ""Woman's Wit or Love's Disguises"" are two plays written by James Sheridan Knowles in 1838. ""The Maid of Mariendorpt"" is a tragic play that takes place in 17th century Estonia, where a young woman named Adelheid is forced into a loveless marriage with a nobleman. When she falls in love with a younger man, she is torn between her duty to her husband and her desire for true love. The play explores themes of duty, love, and the consequences of societal expectations.In contrast, ""Woman's Wit or Love's Disguises"" is a comedic play that follows the misadventures of a group of young people in love. The play features mistaken identities, disguises, and a clever heroine who outwits the men around her. The play explores themes of love, gender roles, and the power of wit and intelligence.Both plays were popular in their time and showcase Knowles' skill as a playwright. ""The Maid of Mariendorpt"" is a classic tragedy, while ""Woman's Wit or Love's Disguises"" is a lighthearted comedy that still entertains audiences today.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.
