False Delicacy: A Comedy (1768)
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ISBN10: 116601892X
ISBN13: 9781166018924
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166018924
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
False Delicacy is a comedic play written by Hugh Kelly in 1768. The play follows the story of a wealthy couple, Lord and Lady Trinket, who are obsessed with appearances and social status. Lady Trinket is particularly concerned with maintaining her reputation as a delicate and refined lady, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness and desires. The plot thickens when Lady Trinket's cousin, Sir Harry Flutter, arrives on the scene and begins to court her. Sir Harry is a charming and witty gentleman who is not afraid to speak his mind, which puts him at odds with Lord and Lady Trinket's strict social rules. As the play progresses, the characters become entangled in a web of deceit and misunderstandings, leading to a series of hilarious and unexpected events. False Delicacy is a satire of the upper class and their obsession with social status and appearances. The play pokes fun at the ridiculousness of the characters' behavior and highlights the importance of being true to oneself. It also explores themes of love, marriage, and the nature of true happiness. Overall, False Delicacy is a witty and entertaining comedy that provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of 18th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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