| Author |
Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707 |
| Commentator |
Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821 |
| Title |
The Beaux-Stratagem: A comedy in five acts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"The Beaux-Stratagem: A Comedy in Five Acts" by George Farquhar is a theatrical play written in the early 18th century. This comedic work explores themes of love, deception, and the social dynamics of its time through the adventures of two conmen, Aimwell and Archer, who disguise themselves while seeking fortune and romance in a seemingly sleepy town. The opening of this comedy introduces us to the bustling inn in Litchfield, where we meet the somewhat bumbling landlord, Boniface, and his daughter Cherry. Aimwell and his companion Archer arrive at the inn in search of comfort and adventure, discussing their plans for the future, which involve romantic endeavors with the local women. Meanwhile, Cherry is intrigued by Archer, leading to flirtatious exchanges as she speculates about their true identities. The dialogue establishes a lively atmosphere, showcasing Farquhar's talent for witty repartee while hinting at the larger schemes of the main characters as they navigate their roles in this comedic tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama (Comedy)
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37195 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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