The Behn, Aphra 1640-1689 creator Summers, Montague 1880-1948 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume IV" by Aphra Behn is a collection of comedic plays written in the late 17th century. This volume features notable works such as "Sir Patient Fancy," "The Amorous Prince," "The Widow Ranter," and "The Younger Brother," each exploring themes of love, deception, and social commentary through engaging character dynamics. The collection showcases Behn's perspectives as one of the first professional female playwrights, providing a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships in her time. The opening portion introduces "Sir Patient Fancy," focusing on Sir Patient, a wealthy but hypochondriacal alderman, who has taken a much younger wife, Lucia. Despite his affectionate demeanor, Lucia is secretly in love with another man, Charles Wittmore. The comedic tension unfolds through misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and playful deception as various characters navigate romantic entanglements and societal constraints. As Sir Patient becomes increasingly convinced of his own ailments, his fears and jealousy prevent him from noticing the true dynamics at play, setting the stage for humorous conflicts and resolutions as the plot develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Sir Patient Fancy -- The amorous prince -- The Widow Ranter -- The younger brother; or, The amorous jilt. Release date is 2008-11-15 Produced by Louise Hope, Wendy Bertsch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified English drama -- 17th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27273 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27273 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133625.0 27273