The Discovery - Frances Chamberlaine Sheridan - Bog

The Discovery: A Comedy is a play written by Frances Chamberlaine Sheridan and first performed in 1763. The play tells the story of Lady Freelove, a wealthy widow who is courted by several suitors. However, she is secretly in love with Bevil, a man who is engaged to her niece, Indiana. Lady Freelove's attempts to win Bevil's affections lead to a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations.The play is set in London and features a cast of colorful characters, including the scheming Lady Freelove, the hapless Bevil, and the witty and resourceful Indiana. The play explores themes of love, marriage, and social class, and offers a satirical commentary on the customs and mores of 18th-century English society.The Discovery: A Comedy was well-received by audiences and critics at the time of its original performance, and has since been recognized as an important work in the history of English drama. It is notable for its clever dialogue, engaging characters, and humorous plot twists, and remains an entertaining and engaging play for modern audiences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.