Nell Gwynne; Or The Prologue: A Comedy In Two Acts is a play written by Douglas William Jerrold. It tells the story of the famous English actress and mistress of King Charles II, Nell Gwynne. The play is set in the late seventeenth century and follows Nell as she rises from humble beginnings as an orange seller to become a beloved actress and a favorite of the king. The play explores themes of love, ambition, and social class, and features a cast...