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100 1 _aDodsley, Robert,
_d1703-1764
245 1 2 _aA Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 13
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-12
505 0 _aA match at midnight -- The city nightcap -- The city match -- The queen of Arragon -- The antiquary.
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 13" by Robert Dodsley is a collection of theatrical works likely compiled in the mid-18th century. This particular volume features the play "A Match at Mid-night," which showcases a humorous take on marriage and social interactions among a variety of characters including suitors, a widow, and various comedic figures. The play offers a glimpse into the social mores of its time, particularly surrounding love and pre-marital courtship. The opening of "A Match at Mid-night" introduces us to Tim Bloodhound and his servant Sim as they prepare for the arrival of a widow, intended to be their mother-in-law. The comedic elements are evident as Tim expresses concerns about marrying her while being distracted by the unconventional habits of his family. The scene quickly unfolds with various characters engaging in witty exchanges, revealing familial conflicts, and setting the stage for an impending marriage that is met with humor and reluctance. As the characters prepare for the widow's arrival, there are hints of jealousy, rivalry, and the complexities of romantic engagement, providing a lively foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama
700 1 _aHazlitt, William Carew,
_d1834-1913
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49422
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