The Beau's Duel

Susanna Centlivre's 'The Beau's Duel' is a compelling narrative that interweaves the witty repartee and social observation characteristic of eighteenth-century comedy of manners. As an adept playwright, Centlivre crafts her narrative with a keen eye for detail, employing stylistic flourishes that echo the contemporaneous literary trends while pioneering feminist undertones in her characterization ...