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Synopsis
Sharp wit and social satire unfold in a vanished world of manners .
This classic two‑act comedy, The Contrast, follows love, pride, and family expectations through fast dialogue, misread signals, and evolving loyalties.
In a suite of rooms and drawing‑rooms, suitors and relatives spar over fortune, rank, and the “main chance.” Humorous exchanges reveal how wit and propriety vie with genuine feeling, as characters navigate engagements, paternal disapproval, and the lure of fashionable society. A flamboyant American suitor and a poised set of siblings clash and cooperate, exposing pretensions and revealing true character in a mix of flirtation, clever banter, and reluctant honesty.- Enjoy brisk, stage‑worthy dialogue that blends romance with social commentary.
- Watch miscommunications give way to genuine affection and a sense of duty.
- See how different generations and nationalities clash and connect through humor and heart.
- Experience a period comedy that favors sharp observations over loud melodrama.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
American drama and literature, and especially so, since it has been possible to present for the first time, in the Introduction by the granddaughter of Royall Tyler, new and interesting information about the author, the play, and the times in which it was written. Montrose J. Moses, in his Representative Plays, says: Whether the intrinsic merits of the play would contribute to the amusement of audiences to-day is to be doubted, although it is a striking dramatic curio. The play in the reading is scarcely exciting. It is surprisingly devoid of situation. I ts chief characteristic is talk, but that talk, reflective in its spirit of The School for Scandal, is interesting to the social student.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents The Contrast, a comedy play written by an American for the first time and performed by a professional company of actors in the United States. The play debuted at the John Street Theater in New York in 1787. Set against the backdrop of contrasting American and European values and customs, the author uses witty dialogue and engaging characters to offer a critique of contemporary society. The play explores themes of national identity, cultural independence, and the clash between tradition and progress, making it a significant contribution to American literature and a valuable window into the social and political landscape of the time. 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 9781451008449_0
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