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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a farce in three acts, first performed in London in 1838. It was written by a scholar and gentleman in just ten days, initially penned in Ireland and performed the following week. The story centers around the attempts of Colonel Osborne to woo his love, the beautiful and icy Julia. His efforts are repeatedly thwarted by her disinterest, as well as by the interference of the meddling Mrs. Randall and the pompous Deputy Dowgate. As the play progresses, the audience is treated to a series of increasingly absurd and hilarious situations, including a duel, a mistaken identity, and a last-minute marriage proposal. The author skewers the pretensions of high society, mocks the excesses of the military, and ultimately celebrates the triumph of true love over social convention. This book is a delightful and entertaining read, offering a glimpse into the world of early 19th-century London and the timeless themes of love, marriage, and social class. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243295302_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243295302
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243295302
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)