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100 1 _aBaker, Thomas,
_d1680?-1749
245 1 4 _aThe Fine Lady's Airs (1709)
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 _aAugustan Reprint Society, publication number 25
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-25
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Fine Lady's Airs" by Thomas Baker is a comedy play written in the early 18th century. The story revolves around the Courtly pursuits and romantic entanglements prevalent among the upper classes of London, particularly focusing on the character of Lady Rodomont, a wealthy heiress known for her wit, beauty, and disdain for marriage, as she navigates the attention of various suitors returning from war. The opening portion sets the stage for the characters and the societal dynamics at play. It begins with Sir Harry, attending to his valet Shrimp, who remarks on the distractions of high society amidst the backdrop of recent military victories. As various characters enter, the lively banter reveals their personalities and motivations. Major Bramble displays an anti-establishment attitude, while Mr. Nicknack represents the merchant class, eager to win Lady Rodomont's favor. Through light-hearted exchanges, the scene establishes the contrasting views on love and wealth, hinting at the comedic conflicts that will arise as these characters interact within the bustling society of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14467
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