The Distress'd Wife

The Distress'd Wife is a play written by John Gay in the 18th century. The story revolves around the unhappy marriage of Lord and Lady Trifle. Lady Trifle is deeply unhappy in her marriage and seeks comfort in the arms of other men. Her husband, on the other hand, is oblivious to her unhappiness and is more concerned with his own affairs. The play explores themes of infidelity, love, and the societal expectations placed on women in the 18th century. It is a satirical piece that pokes fun at the upper class and their frivolous lifestyles. The play was first performed in 1715 and was well-received by audiences of the time. It remains a classic piece of literature and is still studied and performed today.Bart. I find you have the Use of your Reason when your Wife is not by; consider yourself as a Man, and consider her as a Woman, and you may have it then too.--You were born to Freedom, and would you seek to make yourself a Slave? You were born to Fortune, and would you stoop to make yourself a Beggar? For of all Beggars, I look upon a Minister's Follower to be the meanest.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.