The Old Wives’ Tale
play by Peele
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title page of George Peele's The Old Wives' Tale
Title page of George Peele's The Old Wives' Tale, a facsimile of the quarto published in 1595.
The Old Wives' Tale is a fantastical comic romance written by Elizabethan dramatist George Peele around 1591–1594. It is one of the few surviving plays by Peele, who was known for experimenting with various theatrical forms. The play is considered his most enduring achievement and is characterized by its imaginative and humorous style. It is distinct from Arnold Bennett's novel of the same name and Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale.123
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