Description
Drama Classics: The World's Great Plays at a Great Little Price
George Farquhar's immortal comedy about two young gentlemen with a misguided plan to get enrich themselves at the expense of a series of young heiresses.
A pair of London gentlemen, Archer and Aimwell, pose as a Lord and his servant in order to procure one handsome dowry to split between them. While Aimwell, the 'lord', works on the affections of Lady Bountiful's daughter Dorinda, his 'servant' Archer makes his bid for her son's wife.
George Farquhar's play The Beaux Stratagem was first produced at the Theatre Royal, London, in 1707.
This edition, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series, is edited and introduced by Simon Trussler.
About the Author
George Farquhar (1677-1707) was an Irish dramatist noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Recruiting Officer and The Beaux Stratagem.
Book Information
ISBN 9781854591548
Author George Farquhar
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 114g
Dimensions(mm) 162mm * 108mm * 9mm
