Witty British comedy of manners about love, disguise, and mistaken expectations
A stage classic by Oliver Goldsmith, presented here in its sparkling form as a country-house farce. The plot follows clever plotting, social customs, and bold, bluff humor as characters maneuver through courtship, family loyalties, and clever deceptions.
In this edition, you’ll meet a lively cast, from earnest suitors to sharp-tongued guardians, all set against a backdrop of drawing-room wit and rural charm. The dialogue crackles with humor, irony, and bright observations on class and vanity, delivered with brisk pace and theatrical flair. The play moves from polite talk to prankish schemes, keeping a steady rhythm of laughter and suspense.
What you’ll experience
- Quick, sparkling exchanges that balance flirtation, wit, and social satire
- A chorus of memorable characters with distinct voices and motives
- A theatrical look at love, age, and the gaps between appearance and reality
- Scenes driven by disguise, misunderstanding, and clever reversals
Ideal for readers who enjoy period comedies, theatrical dialogue, and stories where charm and mischief collide in clever, entertaining ways.
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Oliver Goldsmith is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Alaska.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a lively analysis of a play by the celebrated playwright Oliver Goldsmith. It traces the evolution of the play from its genesis to its triumphant debut on the London stage, setting the work within the social and political milieu of the time. The author explores the play's enduring appeal, showing how it skewers the pretensions of the aristocracy while celebrating the virtues of the common man. By examining the play's themes of class conflict, love, and the pursuit of happiness, this book offers new insights into Goldsmith's artistry and the lasting impact of his work on English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330396339_0
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