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The Man of the World
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023618410
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Man of the World, a play by Charles Macklin, offers a sharp and satirical look at 18th-century society. Known for its wit and insightful commentary, the play explores themes of ambition, morality, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Macklin's work provides a fascinating glimpse into the social mores of his time, capturing the essence of a world driven by self-interest and the pursuit of status.
This edition preserves the original text, allowing modern readers to experience the play as it was intended. A significant work in the history of English drama, The Man of the World remains relevant for its enduring insights into human nature and the complexities of social interaction.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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