The Gamester

Susanna Centlivre (c. 1667–1723) was a British poet, actor, and one of the leading female playwrights of the eighteenth century. Born around 1667, her early life is somewhat shrouded in mystery, and her maiden name is still the subject of debate. Centlivre's robust career in literature emerged despite the era's societal constraints on women. She was married three times, with her third husband bein...