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The Poor Gentleman: A Comedy In Five Acts (1802)

The Poor Gentleman: A Comedy In Five Acts (1802)

Colman, George

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Drama

ISBN10: 1163883395
ISBN13: 9781163883396
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Poor Gentleman is a comedic play in five acts written by George Colman and first published in 1802. The story follows the misfortunes of Sir Robert Bramble, a poor gentleman who has fallen on hard times and is struggling to make ends meet. Despite his financial difficulties, Sir Robert is determined to maintain his dignity and uphold his noble reputation. The play is set in the English countryside and features a cast of colorful characters, including Sir Robert's scheming nephew, his loyal servant, and a group of eccentric villagers. Throughout the play, Sir Robert finds himself caught up in a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps, as he tries to navigate his way through the social and financial challenges of his situation.Despite its comedic tone, The Poor Gentleman also touches on important themes of class and privilege, as well as the struggle to maintain one's honor and reputation in the face of adversity. With its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and clever plot twists, this play remains a classic of English literature and a testament to Colman's skill as a playwright.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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