About this book
Arthur Wing Pinero's The Amazons: A Farcical Romance is a delightfully absurd Victorian comedy that turns gender norms on their head. Written in 1895, this witty farce centers on the three unconventional daughters of the Marchioness of Castlejordan, a determined widow who raises her girls as boys—complete with masculine dress and manners—while insisting they behave like proper ladies in public. The scheme works perfectly until the sisters come of age and find themselves torn between honoring their mother's eccentric wishes and pursuing romance with three charming gentlemen suitors.
As the young women navigate the chaos of secret courtships and hidden identities, hilarity ensues. The tension between their dual lives reaches a comedic crescendo when the suitors arrive unannounced, leaving the sisters frantically juggling their masculine and feminine personas. The play brilliantly satirizes Victorian society's rigid expectations around womanhood, femininity, and propriety, all while delivering laugh-out-loud situations and clever dialogue that showcase Pinero's masterful comic timing.
Perfect for fans of classic theatrical comedy and period farce, this audiobook captures the spirited humor and social commentary that made Pinero one of the Victorian era's most celebrated playwrights. Whether you're discovering this gem for the first time or revisiting a theatrical favorite, The Amazons promises an entertaining escape into a world where nothing is quite what it seems.
