Miser Comedy by Henry Fielding (43 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Duodecimo. 84pp. At head of title-page: 'Bell's edition.' Disbound. With a frontispiece. ESTC T89915. 0.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Full leather binding in very good condition. PO bookplate. Publication dates for plays are: 1792, 1792, 1792, 1791. Binding secure. All plays adapted for theatrical representation as performed at Theatres-Royal, Drury-Lane and Covent Garden. Book.

Disbound. Condition: Good. 81, [3] p. 18 cm. Frontispiece engraving of Mr. Yates in the character of Lovegold. Disbound. Frontispiece nearly detached. A little label residue on front cover. "Marked with the Variations in the Managers Books, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane." Two pages of play listings at rear. Adapted by Fielding from Molière's 'L'avare', itself based on the 'Aulularia' of Plautus.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an incisive investigation of the miser in literature, beginning with an analysis of Moliere's classic protagonist, Harpagon. The author provides a thorough and insightful exploration of how the miser has been portrayed in literature throughout history, tracing the development of the character from its roots in classical comedy to its modern incarnations. The book also examines the psychological motivations and social implications of avarice, offering a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of this complex and fascinating character type. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Full leather binding in very good condition. PO bookplate. Publication dates for plays are: 1792, 1792, 1792, 1791. Binding secure. All plays adapted for theatrical representation as performed at Theatres-Royal, Drury-Lane and Covent Garden. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an uproarious 18th-century comedy, is a satire reflecting the social and economic priorities of the merchant class in 18th-century England. Through exaggerated and farcical situations, the author skewers characters who prioritize wealth over family and personal fulfillment. Originally performed as a play, the book retains its lively wit, wordplay, and physical comedy to present a hilariously absurd story that ridicules society's excesses and human greed. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good- Condition. English play; 50p.; 18cm; dis-bound. No date of publication listed; circa 1790. Henry Fielding (1707-1754). Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a satirical comedy that critiques and mocks miserliness. Penned by one of the pioneers of English comedy, it follows the life and tribulations of Lovegold, a stingy miser, who despite being wealthy, is so loath to spend a penny, he lives in self-imposed poverty. When Lovegold sets his sights on securing a young woman as his bride not for her beauty or kindness, but because he has heard rumors of her wealth, he employs an intermediary, Lappet, to help him charm his way into her good graces. However, Lappet has plans of her own and works against Lovegold's interest, forcing him to examine his choices and eventually leading to a satisfactory resolution. This comedic play on avarice, money, and relationships explores timeless themes, making it a classic in the literary repertoire. 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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 294 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 396 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: With All Faults. No Dustjacket. 71 +72 + 82 + 81 + 72 pages. No dustjacket. Both boards OFF/DETACHED, front board MISSING, very chipped leather cross-banded spine with 40% surface losses, text block binding feels sound, page-edges darkened. Some pages marked but servicable and reasonably clean for age. Five plays bound in one volume, four 1756, one 1757, the first "as it is now acted at the Theatre RoyaL Covent Garden", the second 'Marked with the variations of the promptor's book'; the remaining three "Marked with the variations of the Manager's books Theatre Royal.".…

Title in red & black; tears in title margin and at head caused by careless opening. Orig. or early grey wraps. ESTC N4479, Glasgow and Oxford only in the UK; 14 copies in America.

12mo., with 2 engraved plates; twentieth century grey boards, upper board with printed paper label, a very good, bright, crisp copy.

Front. of Yates as Lovegold; some staining & a few pencil cuts &c. Later half purple roan; a little rubbed. ESTC N4491. The frontispiece is dated June 29, 1776.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Hbk, 91 p. 103 p. 106 p.124 p., 4 frontispiece plates. Four plays in one vol. Half leather binding with boards rather worn, inner hinges worn but binding still very firm o/w text and plates clean unmarked and in good condition. [English drama 18th century - Plays - English - 18th century] g1082 / m14412. …

Cloth. Condition: Good. A smart copy of a scarce theatrical edition of Henry Fielding"s successful adaptation of Moliere"s "The Miser." Rebound in a later sage green cloth, endpapers renewed. An undated edition, dated cira 1790 by ESTC, No.: N4492. A later 18th century theatrical edition of Fielding"s popular comedy, first performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in 1733. The Miser is Fielding"s adaptation of Moliere"s L"Avare, first performed on September 9, 1668. The comedy centres upon the avaricious Lovegold, whose obsessive concern for his fortune collides with the romantic interests. Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist, playwright and magistrate, best remembered for Joseph Andrews and The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. An appealing acting edition of one of Fielding"s most successful comedies. Rebound in later cloth, endpapers renewed.Externally, very smart. Very minor shelf wear to extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, if age toned with one or two light spots and handling marks to fore edge. Title page slightly more browned, with two contemporary ink crossings-through to the head. Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 7.5 x 5", Sangorski & Sutcliffe binding, dark red full leather, blindstamped edges, gilt ruled edges, teg, inner dentelles are gilt ruled/dec, marbled endpapers, (12), 87pp + ad. Rebacked, spine rubbed, leather darkened and peeling along sides of spine and top edges, edgewear, covers have scuffing/scraping, leather bookplate (Ex Libris Mortimer L. Schiff), ffep is chipped and has offsetting from the bookplate, occasional light soiling else very good condition. G2 is incorrectly marked G3. Mortimer L. Schiff was an American banker and was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of America, he served a lengthy term as its vice president and briefly as its president (due to his sudden death). His son John was also involved with the Scouts, his daughter Dorothy Schiff was the owner and publisher of "The New York Post" for almost forty years. FIRST EDITION. …