The Modern Wife

The Modern Wife: Or The Virgin Her Own Rival, A Comedy is a play written by John Stevens in 1744. The play explores the societal expectations placed on women in the 18th century, particularly in regards to marriage and virginity. The plot revolves around a young woman named Belinda who is determined to marry for love rather than for financial gain or social status. However, her plans are complicated when her former suitor, Sir John, returns from abroad and begins to pursue her once again. Along the way, Belinda must navigate the expectations of her family and society while staying true to her own desires. The play is a satirical commentary on the social norms and expectations of the time, and highlights the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.