JOURNAL ARTICLE

A New Source for Centlivre's The Beau's Duel.

  • Published In: Notes & Queries, 2024, v. 71, n. 2. P. 204 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Echegaray-Mitar, Victoria 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the similarities between Susanna Centlivre's play "The Beau's Duel" and Jasper Mayne's plays "The Citye Match" and "The Amorous Warre." It is noted that Centlivre borrowed plot elements and speeches verbatim from Mayne's works, although she adapted them to suit the taste of her time. The article provides specific examples of the copied speeches and highlights the differences in how Centlivre used them in her comedy. The reason for Centlivre's decision to borrow from both plays remains unclear, but it is suggested that the two plays were republished together in 1658, which may have influenced her. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Notes & Queries. 2024/06, Vol. 71, Issue 2, p204
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-3970
  • DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjae019
  • Accession Number:178562292
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