Next Door Neighbours: A Comedy; In Three Acts by Inchbald, Destouches, and Mercier

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Author Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821
Author Destouches, Néricault, 1680-1754
Author Mercier, Louis-Sébastien, 1740-1814
Title Next Door Neighbours: A Comedy; In Three Acts
Note "From the French Dramas L'Indigent & Le Dissipateur" [by Mercier and Destouches].
Note Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Next Door Neighbours: A Comedy; In Three Acts" by Inchbald, Destouches, and Mercier is a comedic play written in the late 18th century. The story explores themes of class disparity and the contrast between wealth and poverty in society. Through its witty dialogue and engaging characters, it sheds light on the lives of both affluent individuals and those struggling with financial hardship. The play revolves around Sir George Splendorville, a man of considerable wealth who is generous yet imprudent, leading to his eventual financial ruin. Contrasting him are Eleanor and Henry, siblings living in poverty due to their father's imprisonment for debt. Their lives intersect when George attempts to woo Eleanor while grappling with his own reckless spending and its consequences. As the story unfolds, misunderstandings and romantic entanglements ensue, culminating in revelations about family ties, the true nature of generosity, and questions of virtue versus wealth. The narrative highlights the notion that superficial happiness among the wealthy may come at the cost of true moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama (Comedy)
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EBook-No. 38759
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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