Timeless Restoration-era drama in one volume
This edition gathers Colley Cibber’s dramatic works in volume 2 of 5, including the comedies The Careless Husband, The Rival Fools, and The Lady’s Last Stake, along with Richard III: A Tragedy. The collection showcases lively dialogue, sharp character dynamics, and the era’s distinctive stagecraft.
The book offers a focused look at early modern theatre through stories of marriage, wit, ambition, and power. Readers will experience brisk plotting, crowd-pleasing turns, and the tension between public roles and private desires.
- Four major works presented together in a single volume
- Bright dialogue and brisk scenes typical of the period
- Character entanglements that mix humor with moral stakes
- A window into Restoration and early 18th‑century stagecraft
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic plays, historical drama, and the evolution of English theatre.