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_aReynolds, Frederick, _d1764-1841 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Dramatist; Or, Stop Him Who Can! A Comedy, in Five Acts |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dramatist | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-02-23 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Steven desJardins and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Dramatist; Or, Stop Him Who Can! A Comedy, in Five Acts" by Frederick Reynolds is a comedic play from the late 18th to early 19th century. The story revolves around various characters tangled in romantic relationships, misunderstandings, and societal expectations, particularly focusing on the interactions between the protagonist, Vapid, who is a dramatic author, and Lady Waitfor't, along with others such as Louisa Courtney and the scheming Lord Scratch. The play critiques the theatrical world and societal norms of its time, highlighting the absurdities within them. The opening of the comedy introduces a lively dialogue among Marianne and Letty, who express their disdain for societal constraints and discuss romantic interests, specifically their admiration for a young man named Harry Neville. Meanwhile, Lady Waitfor't and Willoughby are plotting romantic schemes involving Louisa Courtney, while the character Ennui embodies the disinterest in life and relationships, contrasting with the vibrant aspirations of the other characters. Vapid is introduced as a dramatic author who is overly absorbed in his craft, leading to humorous situations as characters manipulate each other’s affections and intentions. The setting in Bath provides a backdrop for these entangled relationships, paving the way for comedic conflict and resolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDramatists -- Drama | ||
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_aInchbald, Mrs., _d1753-1821 |
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