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The Dramatist; or, Stop Him Who Can. A Comedy of Misunderstandings and Intrigue
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- Nombre de pages64
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.117 kg
- Dimensions17,0 cm × 22,0 cm × 0,4 cm
- ISBN979-10-419-9636-0
- EAN9791041996360
- Date de parution13/04/2024
- ÉditeurCulturea
Résumé
"The Dramatist ; or, Stop Him Who Can" is a comedic play by Frederick Reynolds that unfolds in the vibrant setting of Bath. The narrative revolves around a series of misunderstandings, romantic entanglements, and social satire. The central character, Vapid, is a dramatic author whose obsession with the theater leads him into a series of humorous situations. He mistakenly believes that Lady Waitfor't, a woman of questionable virtue, is in love with him due to a misdirected letter.
Meanwhile, Lady Waitfor't is engaged in her own schemes, attempting to manipulate the romantic lives of those around her, including her niece Louisa and the young Harry Neville. Neville, who is genuinely in love with Louisa, finds himself at odds with Lady Waitfor't's machinations and the whims of his uncle, Lord Scratch, who is determined to marry Louisa to the uninspiring Ennui. The play is a tapestry of comedic elements, including mistaken identities, satirical commentary on the theater and society, and the folly of human nature.
As the characters navigate their desires and deceptions, the play humorously critiques the social norms and expectations of the time. The resolution brings clarity to the misunderstandings, with true affections revealed and the pretensions of the characters humorously exposed.
Meanwhile, Lady Waitfor't is engaged in her own schemes, attempting to manipulate the romantic lives of those around her, including her niece Louisa and the young Harry Neville. Neville, who is genuinely in love with Louisa, finds himself at odds with Lady Waitfor't's machinations and the whims of his uncle, Lord Scratch, who is determined to marry Louisa to the uninspiring Ennui. The play is a tapestry of comedic elements, including mistaken identities, satirical commentary on the theater and society, and the folly of human nature.
As the characters navigate their desires and deceptions, the play humorously critiques the social norms and expectations of the time. The resolution brings clarity to the misunderstandings, with true affections revealed and the pretensions of the characters humorously exposed.