The Wife, A Tale Of Mantua: A Play In Five Acts (1833) is a dramatic play written by James Sheridan Knowles. The story is set in the Italian city of Mantua and revolves around the character of Bianca, a young woman who is married to a wealthy and powerful nobleman named Count Baldazzar. Bianca is unhappy in her marriage and falls in love with a young artist named Julio, who is also in love with her.The play explores themes of love, marriage, class,...