A Woman Killed With Kindness
A Woman Killed With Kindness
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1617
Book Brief
144
Play • Fiction
England • 17th century
1617
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Woman Killed With Kindness by Thomas Heywood, first performed in 1603, revolves around the marriage of John and Anne Frankford disrupted by houseguest Wendoll, who seduces Anne. Discovering the affair, John ostracizes Anne, leading to her self-destructive guilt. Parallelly, the subplot involves Sir Charles Mountford and his sister Susan, exploring themes of debt and virtue amidst Elizabethan social norms.
Melancholic
Dark
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
451 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Thomas Heywood's A Woman Killed With Kindness has garnered mixed reviews. Positively noted for its intricate character development and exploration of marital dynamics, the play challenges traditional gender roles. However, criticisms include a slow pacing and predictable plot. Overall, it remains a notable work for its emotional depth and social commentary.
Who Should Read A Woman Killed With Kindness?
A reader who enjoys complex domestic dramas rich with themes of morality, betrayal, and redemption, akin to Shakespeare's tragedies or Ibsen's social plays, will appreciate Thomas Heywood's A Woman Killed With Kindness. Fans of A Doll's House or Othello might find this work particularly engaging.
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144
Play • Fiction
England • 17th century
1617
Adult
18+ years
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