The Relapse

Relapse, The

    Alternative Title: Virtue in Danger

    Author: John Vanbrugh

    First Performance: 1696, London

    Published: 1696

    Genre: Com. in 5 acts; prose and some blank verse

    Setting: London and the country, Restoration period

    Cast: 16m, 4f, extras

Loveless, a reformed rake, and his wife Amanda have been married for six months. They arrive in London from the country, convinced that they can resist the temptations of the capital. Meanwhile Young Fashion, who is penniless, tries to borrow money off his brother Lord Foppington. When the latter refuses him, Fashion plots to marry the rich heiress destined for his brother. Loveless falls for the charms of his wife's cousin Berinthia, who is encouraged by Mr Worthy, who himself is hoping to seduce Amanda. Fashion seeks out his...

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