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A Family Story: A Comedy (1814)

A Family Story: A Comedy (1814)

Aston, Joseph

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Drama

ISBN10: 1166426793
ISBN13: 9781166426798
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Family Story: A Comedy is a play written by Joseph Aston and first published in 1814. The play revolves around the story of the Vandervelts, a wealthy family who are struggling to find a suitable match for their daughter, Sophia. The family is obsessed with social status and wealth and is determined to marry Sophia off to someone who can elevate their social status even further.The play is set in London and features a cast of colorful characters, including the Vandervelt family members, their suitors, and various other socialites. The play is a comedy and is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and satirical commentary on the social norms and values of the time.As the story unfolds, the Vandervelts' plans for Sophia's marriage are constantly thwarted by unexpected twists and turns. The play explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the pursuit of happiness. It also highlights the absurdity of societal expectations and the importance of following one's heart.Overall, A Family Story: A Comedy is a delightful and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the social mores of early 19th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of the comedy genre.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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