Squire Trelooby
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ISBN10: 1162895063
ISBN13: 9781162895062
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.11 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162895062
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.11 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Squire Trelooby is a classic play written by William Congreve, a prominent English playwright and poet of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The play revolves around the character of Squire Trelooby, a wealthy but foolish landowner who is easily manipulated by his scheming wife Lady Frances and her lover, the conniving Sir Simon Addlebrain. Despite his wealth and status, Squire Trelooby is portrayed as a buffoonish figure who is constantly outwitted by those around him. As the play unfolds, Squire Trelooby's foolishness leads to a series of comical misunderstandings and mishaps, ultimately resulting in his downfall. The play is a satirical commentary on the excesses and follies of the upper classes of Congreve's time, and is known for its sharp wit, clever wordplay, and biting social commentary.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Complete Works of William Congreve V2, by William Congreve. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076618739X.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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