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Hannah Cowley
"Ode to Death" by Hannah Cowley is an affirmative and contemplative poem likely exploring the themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the human experience of death. In this…
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"The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a captivating tale of love, power, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of the ancient world. The play follows…
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"A Monody (on Chatterton)" is a poignant poetic composition by Hannah Cowley, an English playwright and poet of the 18th century. Born in 1743, Cowley was known for her works…
Go, idle Boy! I quit thy pow'r; Thy couch of many a thorn and flow'r; Thy twanging bow, thine arrow keen, Deceitful Beauty's timid mien; The feign'd surprize, the roguish…
"Who's the Dupe?" by Hannah Cowley is a hilarious farce that takes audiences on a rollicking journey through the world of mistaken identities and comedic misunderstandings. Set in the bustling…
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Product Description: Step into the lively world of "Which is the Man?" by Hannah Cowley, a brilliant comedy that playfully critiques the gender roles and social conventions of the late…
"The Maid of Arragon" by Hannah Cowley is a charming and spirited comedy that unfolds against the backdrop of courtly intrigue and romantic entanglements. Set in Spain, the play follows…
"The Fate of Sparta; or, The Rival Kings" by Hannah Cowley is a tragic tale set in ancient Greece, exploring themes of power, honor, and the destructive force of ambition…
"More Ways Than One: A Comedy" by Hannah Cowley is a delightful romp through the complexities of love, marriage, and mistaken identity. Set in the vibrant world of 18th-century London…
Mrs Hannah Cowley
Hannah Cowley was born Hannah Parkhouse on March 14th, 1743, the daughter of Hannah (nee Richards) and Philip Parkhouse, a bookseller in Tiverton, Devon. As one might expect details of…
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
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Mrs Hannah Cowley,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…
The Siege of Acre is a lengthy poem written in four books by Hannah Cowley and published in 1810. The poem is set during the Crusades and tells the story…
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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…
This book 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…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Cengage Learning Gale
A Study Guide for Hannah Cowley’s The Belle’s Stratagem, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical…
Adelaide Anne Procter was born on 30th October, 1825 at 25 Bedford Square in the Bloomsbury district of London. Her literary career began whilst still a teenager. Many of her…
A day in Turkey - The Russian slaves is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1792. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such…
Reproduction of the original: A Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley
Which is the Man? - A Comedy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1785. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as…
The Runaway - A comedy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1776. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and…
Title: A Day in Turkey.] Airs, duets, choruses, &c., in the new comedy, called, A Day in Turkey; or, The Russian Slaves. [By H. Cowley.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe…
Title: Which is the Man? A comedy, as acted at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It…
Title: Which is the Man? … The fifth edition.
Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of…
Title: A Bold Stroke for a Husband, a comedy, as acted at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of…
Title: The Town before you, a comedy, as acted at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is…
Title: The Belle’s Stratagem: a comedy, of five acts: as it is now performing at the Theatre in Smock-Alley.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library…
Title: The Siege of Acre. An epic poem. In six books.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of…
Title: Which is the Man? … The fifth edition.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s…
Title: Albina, Countess Raimond … As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Hay-Market, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one…
Title: The Scottish Village: or, Pitcairne Green. A poem.
Title: A Bold Stroke for a Husband … As performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Printed … from the prompt book. With remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.Publisher: British Library, Historical…
Title: Who’s the Dupe? … The seventh edition.
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the…