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100 1 _aMacklin, Charles,
_d1697?-1797
245 1 4 _aThe Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-12-02
508 _aE-text prepared by Louise Hope, Joseph Cooper, Alex Buie, The Type-In Addicts, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"The Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir" by Charles Macklin is a satirical play written in the mid-18th century. This work serves as an afterpiece, a genre characterized by short comedic performances added to longer theatrical presentations during the period. The primary focus of the play is on the social follies of the time, offering a humorous critique of the public and their follies, particularly in the context of the theatre and London society. The play unfolds through the character of Pasquin, who acts as a public censor, addressing and ridiculing various societal figures and their vices. The narrative lacks a conventional plot and primarily serves as a platform for Macklin's sharp social commentary, delivered through exaggerated characters and witty dialogue. Pasquin and his companion Marforio engage with a series of characters that personify the absurdities and moral weaknesses of early 18th-century English society, using satire to explore themes of pretentiousness, gaming, and decency. The farce culminates in a rich tapestry of comedic encounters and reflections on the nature of public opinion, theatricality, and human behavior, ultimately leaving the audience with a blend of laughter and critical thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30584
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