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100 1 _aSheridan, Richard Brinsley,
_d1751-1816
245 1 2 _aA Trip to Scarborough; and, The Critic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Trip to Scarborough" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a comedy play written in the late 18th century. The narrative follows a series of misunderstandings, romantic pursuits, and social dynamics centered around a group of characters attending the resort town of Scarborough, including Tom Fashion, who seeks fortune and love amid a tangled web of relationships. The opening of the play introduces us to Tom Fashion and his servant Lory, who arrive at an inn in Scarborough. They quickly illustrate their struggles with financial woes, highlighting Tom's disdain for his wealthy brother, Lord Foppington, who is set to marry a wealthy heiress. The interaction reveals Tom’s plan to engage with his brother over money while setting the stage for a humorous clash of personalities. We also meet Colonel Townly, who provides insight into the social landscape of their surroundings, focusing on potential love interests and rivalries, notably regarding Amanda and Berinthia, the ladies caught up in the romantic entanglements. This initial setup hints at the complexities of courtship and deception that will unfold as the characters pursue their various agendas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComedy plays
653 _aEnglish drama -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7108
999 _c49099
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