The restoration of Nell Gwyn /

Full of humor and bawdy wit, this new comedy transports us into the wanton world of the English Restoration. King Charles the Second lies ill and Nell Gwyn, his royal whore, once the brightest star of the Restoration theater, rages against her fate. What will become of her if Charles is summoned to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Trafford, Steve (Author), Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695 (Composer)
Other Authors:	Dryden, John, 1631-1700 (Lyricist), D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723 (Lyricist), Norton, Richard, 1666-1732 (Lyricist), Howard, Robert, Sir, 1626-1698 (Lyricist), Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715 (Lyricist)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Oberon Books, 2016.
Series:	Oberon modern plays.
Subjects:	Gwyn, Nell, > 1650-1687 > Drama.

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Summary:	Full of humor and bawdy wit, this new comedy transports us into the wanton world of the English Restoration. King Charles the Second lies ill and Nell Gwyn, his royal whore, once the brightest star of the Restoration theater, rages against her fate. What will become of her if Charles is summoned to his Maker? What perils will befall the English nation? Mistress Gwyn and Margery, her maid, lead us a merry dance, filled with their laughter, their tears and Nell's enchanting songs of the Baroque.
Physical Description:	50 pages ; 21 cm.
ISBN:	1783193018 9781783193011