Publication

1949 - Oxford Univ. Press, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

24,500 words, Guess

Page Count

98 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC822.91
  • LCCPR6011.R9 L2 1949

Description

The play centres around the meeting of cynical Thomas Mendip, a man so bitter that he wishes himself executed, and Jennet Jourdemayne, a young and beautiful girl accused of witchcraft. Thomas's insistence that he be hanged falls on deaf ears, while Jennet's protestations of innocence serve only to incriminate her. Independently both characters turn to Mayor Hebble for understanding and assistance, but are met with only evasion and willing incomprehension. A certain amount of farce is provided by the Devise family, all three of whom are faintly ridiculous.

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Other Editions

  • The lady's not for burning: a comedy.Oxford Univ. Press1949-01-01
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