The Constant Maid

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The Constant Maid is a Caroline-era stage comedy by English playwright James Shirley, known for its witty dialogue and exploration of love and social manners.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Caroline-era play
English Renaissance play
stage comedy
author James Shirley
countryOfOrigin England
dialogueStyle witty
dramaticForm stage play
dramaticMode comedy of intrigue
dramaticTradition English Renaissance theatre
explores class and status in society
romantic relationships
social conventions
genre comedy
hasCharacterType gentlemen
ladies of fashion
servants
young lovers
hasForm comedy of manners
hasPlaywright James Shirley
hasStyle wit and repartee
language English
literaryMovement Caroline drama
literaryPeriod Caroline era
mainTheme love
social manners
settingPeriod Caroline era England
subjectMatter courtship
social behavior
writtenBy James Shirley

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
James Shirley
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