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A fascinating glimpse into 17th-century gender dynamics, ""Swetnam, the Woman-hater, arraigned by women"" is a Jacobean comedy that boldly confronts misogyny and challenges prevailing gender roles. Attributed to Anonymous, this historical drama, subtitled ""A new comedie, acted at the Red Bull, by the late Queenes seruants,"" offers a compelling narrative centered around the figure of Joseph Swetnam and his controversial views on women. Originally performed by the Queen's Servants, this play showcases the era's theatrical traditions while engaging with timeless themes of revenge and societal expectations. As a significant example of early feminist thought within dramatic literature, ""Swetnam, the Woman-hater, arraigned by women"" provides valuable insight into the social and cultural landscape of the 17th century. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience this enduring work, offering a unique perspective on historical debates surrounding gender, power, and justice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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