02425cam a22003253u 4500 10039 UtSlPG 20260610133239.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689 The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-11-01 The town-fop; or, Sir Timothy Tawdrey -- The false count -- The lucky chance; or, An alderman's bargain -- The forc'd marriage; or, The jealous bridegroom -- The emperor of the moon. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III" by Aphra Behn is a collection of comedic plays written during the late 17th century, a time when theatre was blossoming in England. This particular volume includes works such as "The Town-Fop" which explores themes of love, deception, and social mores. It mostly revolves around characters entangled in romantic pursuits, specifically Sir Timothy Tawdrey, who is foolishly contracted to marry the lovely Celinda, who secretly loves Bellmour, adding further complications to their romantic entanglements. The beginning of "The Town-Fop" introduces us to Sir Timothy Tawdrey, a vain knight determined to marry Celinda for her wealth, despite her affections for Bellmour. We learn that Sir Timothy is perceived as a ridiculous coxcomb, and he expresses disdain for serious courtship, eager instead to enjoy the superficial pleasures of London life. Meanwhile, Celinda yearns for Bellmour, escalating the tension as she tries to navigate her feelings while Sir Timothy clumsily attempts to woo her. This setup creates an entertaining atmosphere filled with misunderstandings, friendships, and romantic conflicts, drawing readers into a comedic tale of love and social satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English drama -- 17th century Summers, Montague, 1880-1948 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10039 51660 51660