Venus Observed
by Christopher Fry

Venus Observed Book Cover
Venus Observed Cover

Synopsis

Resigning himself to the autumn of his life, the Duke prepares to seek a wife from three of his former mistresses, selected by his son, following the tradition of Paris by offering an apple to the chosen one.

However when a radiant young girl, Perpetua arrives.

The Duke snatches the apple and offers it to her, but she draws on a pistol and shatters it.

Her father the agent wishes her to marry the Duke, but the latter resigns himself to marrying the mistress who really loves him.-4 women, 6 men

Performance

Cast

A medium cast size of 10 total roles, 4 female and 6 male roles.

Publication

Publisher
Samuel French
Year Published
1992
ISBN 10
0573019231
ISBN 13
9780573019234
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
90 pages
Place Published
London
Language
English
DCC
822.912
Print
Venus Observed is a British comedy / farce play written by and published by Samuel French in London, 1992. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780573019234 and an ISBN-10 of 0573019231.

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