02324cam a22003253u 4500 46791 UtSlPG 20260610134056.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764 A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-09-06 The old couple -- A woman never vexed -- The ordinary -- The London Chanticleers -- The shepherds' holiday -- Fuimus Troes: The true Trojans -- The lost lady. Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12" by Robert Dodsley is a compilation of early English dramas, likely assembled in the 18th century. This volume includes works that reflect the theatrical traditions of that period, particularly focusing on themes of love, avarice, and social critique. Readers can expect the plays collected within to showcase a variety of characters and scenarios typical of old English comedy. The opening portion introduces "The Old Couple," a comedy by Thomas May, featuring prominent characters like Eugeny, humanity's tragic figure, and Theodore, the virtuous son of the miserly Earthworm. The narrative centers around the secret meeting of Eugeny and Artemia, highlighting themes of forbidden love and societal constraints. The dialogue reveals the emotional turmoil faced by Eugeny due to his past deeds, setting a tone for the complexities of the relationships that unfold within the comedic framework. Through witty exchanges and poignant reflections, the play promises a blend of humor and introspection that is characteristic of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English drama Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46791 87630 87630