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.
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Caroline-era play
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English Renaissance play → stage comedy → |
| author |
James Shirley
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| countryOfOrigin |
England
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| dialogueStyle |
witty
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| dramaticForm |
stage play
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| dramaticMode |
comedy of intrigue
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| dramaticTradition |
English Renaissance theatre
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| explores |
class and status in society
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romantic relationships → social conventions → |
| genre |
comedy
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| hasCharacterType |
gentlemen
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ladies of fashion → servants → young lovers → |
| hasForm |
comedy of manners
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| hasPlaywright |
James Shirley
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| hasStyle |
wit and repartee
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| language |
English
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| literaryMovement |
Caroline drama
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| literaryPeriod |
Caroline era
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| mainTheme |
love
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social manners → |
| settingPeriod |
Caroline era England
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| subjectMatter |
courtship
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social behavior → |
| writtenBy |
James Shirley
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
James Shirley
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