“Women do act their part when they do make their ordered houses know them.”
Quote by James Sheridan Knowles
Work
Caius Gracchus: A Tragedy, in Five Acts
This literary work is a tragedy in five acts, depicting the life of Caius Gracchus, a Roman politician known for his reforms and eventual downfall. more
Author
James Sheridan Knowles
James Sheridan Knowles, born on May 12, 1784, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1862. He was a prominent American dramatist of the 19th century, known for his significant contributions to the art of theater. more
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