The lost plays of women

The Unhappy Penitent (1701) is one of many Restoration plays written by women authors which have been lost, or forgotten. This website seeks to explore the play and its performance context in more detail, for potential current and future audiences.

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NOTE: This blog has been lightly copy-edited by James Harriman-Smith. Please contact him with any queries.