The Busy Body; A Comedy, in Five Acts

Susanna Centlivre, née Freeman (circa 1669–1723), ranks among the most prominent female playwrights of the eighteenth century. With a career fraught with tenacity and wit, Centlivre's literary journey was a testament to her resilience in a male-dominated field. Interestingly, her origins remain partially cloaked in mystery, with records suggesting that she was possibly born in Ireland or England. ...