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Marriage a la Mode
John Dryden
Venus Observed
by Christopher Fry
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
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 1992
Binding Paperback
Pages 90
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573019234
ISBN-10 0573019231
DCC 822.912
Venus Observed is a British comedy play written by Christopher Fry and published by Samuel French in London (1992).
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