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The life of Sir J. Vanbrugh The relapse; or, Virtue in danger. The provok'd wife, with a new scene. Æsop, in two parts. The false friend

This book is a compilation of various literary pieces by the 18th-century English writer Sir J. Vanbrugh. It includes his plays 'The Relapse' and 'The Provok'd Wife,' as well as a new scene for the latter. Additionally, it features a two-part adaptation of Aesop's fables and a moral tale titled 'The False Friend.' more

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John Vanbrugh
John Vanbrugh

John Vanbrugh was an English architect renowned for his works in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His design style combined Baroque and classical elements, profoundly influencing British architecture. more

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