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DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; playing a travesti role in Wycherleys The plain dealer
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1762 1818 Bland Dorothea Jordan Mistress Plain Role Travesti Will I Am
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1. Title: "Dorothea Jordan (nee Bland): A Historical Actress and Mistress, Playing a Travesti Role in Wycherley's "The Plain Dealer" (1762, 1818) 2.. Dorothea Jordan (nee Bland) (1761-1816), an English actress and famed mistress of King William IV, is depicted in this print as she takes on the travesti role of "Will" in William Wycherley's "The Plain Dealer." This image, created in 1762 but reprinted in 1818, showcases Jordan's exceptional talent and versatility on the stage. Born into a theatrical family, Dorothea made her professional debut at the age of 12. Her early career was marked by her ability to play both male and female roles with equal skill, a common practice during the 18th century. However, it was her relationship with the future King William IV that would make her a household name. The two began their affair in 1786, when Dorothea was 25 and the Prince was still married to his wife, Queen Charlotte. Their relationship continued for over 30 years, producing ten children, of whom Dorothea recognized and raised as her own. In "The Plain Dealer," Dorothea plays the role of "Will," a young man disguised as a woman to win back his lover. Her ability to convincingly portray this travesti role highlights her exceptional talent and the societal norms of the time, where women often took on male roles on the stage. This image serves as a testament to Dorothea's remarkable career and her enduring impact on the history of English theatre. 3. Keywords: Dorothea Jordan, Bland, actress, mistress, nee, William IV, iv, role, travesti, history, Wycherley, The Plain Dealer, 1762, 1818, Dorothea, travesti, history, actress, Wycherley's The Plain Dealer, 18th century, theatre, King William IV, mistress, Dorothea Jordan's career, societal norms, travesti roles.
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