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The Recruiting Officer
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023216623
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
George Farquhar's The Recruiting Officer offers a vibrant glimpse into 18th-century English society, specifically the social life and customs of Shrewsbury. This classic of Restoration comedy, and of English drama more broadly, revolves around themes of military life during the period.
Farquhar masterfully portrays a world filled with wit and social maneuvering. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience the humor and insights of this historical text firsthand. Explore the intricacies of a bygone era through the lens of this enduring play. The Recruiting Officer remains a compelling commentary on human nature and the complexities of its time. A must-read for anyone interested in English history, drama, or the Restoration period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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