The Dutch Courtesan
by David Crane, John Marston

Name: The Dutch Courtesan
Brand: David Crane
SKU: 9780713644753
Rating: 3.25 (78 reviews)

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Highlights

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the wit and humor of the play, highlighting its feminist undertones through characters like Crispinella. Many enjoy the satirical approach to marriage and societal norms, though some note the predictability of the plot. While the play is seen as entertaining and filled with clever dialogue, there are mixed feelings about its portrayal of certain characters, particularly the central courtesan.

Witty and clever dialogueFeminist undertonesHumorous and bawdyEngaging charactersPredictable plotline

Synopsis

Freevill introduces his friend Malheureux to his mistress Franceschina in order to play a trick on him.

But Franceschina finds out that Freevill wants to marry someone else and asks Malheureux to kill him.

This is one of a series of classic English plays which have been re-edited.

Available Editions

Format	Publisher	Year	Pages	ISBN-13	Price
Paperback	New Mermaid	2007	144	9780713644753	Buy
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