02314cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500430014326400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000810037250000310045350801250048452012230060953400450183265300170187765300340189485600430192899900170197149602UtSlPG20260610134136.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFoote, Samuel,d1720-177714aThe Lame Lover: A Comedy in Three Acts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lame_Lover  aRelease date is 2015-08-04  aProduced by Delphine Lettau, Paul Dring and the Online
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http://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"The Lame Lover: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Samuel Foote is a play written in the 18th century, likely during the Georgian era. This comedic work delves into themes of love, social status, and the absurdities surrounding courtship and marriage. Foote thrives on satire to illuminate the follies and pretensions of society, particularly in the context of romantic relationships.  The play centers around Sir Luke Limp, a man who takes pride in his disability—a wooden leg—while showcasing his eccentric personality. He finds himself in romantic entanglements that expose the ridiculousness of social ambitions and the human condition. Characters such as the ambitious Serjeant Circuit, who grapples with suspicions about his wife, and Lady Circuit, who navigates the complexities of society while maintaining her reputation and position, enhance the comedic conflicts. As events unfold, various misunderstandings and humorous situations arise, leading to revelations about relationships, societal expectations, and individual desires. The charm of the play lies in its lively dialogue and dynamic character interactions that paint a humorous portrait of love and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aComedy plays  aEnglish drama -- 18th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49602  c90440d90440