Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Burgoyne
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
The Maid of the Oaks (film)
The Maid of the Oaks (musical) |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:John_Vanbrugh
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
Lady Brute's transformation
Miss Prue's independence Mr. Honeywood's integrity Sir John Brute's flaws |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced modern comedies
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects societal norms of the time
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1720
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
early 18th century England
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Maid of the Oaks
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:restoration_comedy
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Molière Congreve |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:The_Way_of_the_World
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
physical comedy
satirical commentary wordplay mistaken identities restoration theatre use of asides |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Sir_John_Brute
gptkb:Lady_Brute gptkb:Mr._Honeywood gptkb:Miss_Prue |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
David Garrick's portrayal of Sir John Brute
Frances Abington's portrayal of Miss Prue John Philip Kemble's portrayal of Mr. Honeywood Sarah Siddons' portrayal of Lady Brute |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
National Theatre production
Royal Shakespeare Company production |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" Love is a game of chance."
" Marriage is a lottery." " I am a woman, and I will be obeyed!" " I will not be a slave to my husband!" " What a world is this!" |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
farce
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
1720
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
romantic entanglements
gender roles social satire class distinctions marital conflict |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:award
gptkb:class gptkb:military_operation |