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The restoration of Nell Gwyn / Steve Trafford ; with songs by Henry Purcell ; lyrics by John Dryden [and four others].
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Trafford, Steve, author.
- Series:
- Oberon modern plays.
- Oberon Modern Plays
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gwyn, Nell, 1650-1687--Drama.
- Gwyn, Nell.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (55 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- London : Oberon Books, 2016.
- Summary:
- "Full of humour and bawdy wit, this new comedy transports us into the wanton world of the English Restoration ... King Charles 2nd lies ill, Nell Gwyn, his royal whore, once the brightest star of the Restoration theatre, rages against her fate. What will become of her if Charles is summoned to his Maker? What perils will befall the English nation? Mistress Gwyn and Margery, her maid, lead us a merry dance, filled with their laughter, their tears, and Nells enchanting songs of the Baroque"--Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781783193028
- 1783193026
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