The Works of George Farquhar: Volume II: Works Of George Farquhar Vol I

by George Farquhar

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George Farquhar (1678-1707) was perhaps the best, and certainly the most popular, playwright to appear at the turn of the 18th century. He captivated audiences with his lively good-natured comedies, and romanced the leading actresses and female play... Read more
George Farquhar (1678-1707) was perhaps the best, and certainly the most popular, playwright to appear at the turn of the 18th century. He captivated audiences with his lively good-natured comedies, and romanced the leading actresses and female playwrights. In addition to his eight plays, he wrote many poems, letters, an epic, and a miscellany--all before his untimely death at less than thirty. Shirley Strum Kenny has provided the first scholarly edition of the works since 1730; she has added to the canon materials not printed since the beginning of the 18th century, some of which have never been identified as Farquhar''s. Each work is accompanied by an introduction. Less

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File size8.5 X 5.43 X 1.57 in
Print pages654
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication date June 1, 1992
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780198123422
George Farquhar (1677[1] – 29 April 1707) was an Irish dramatist. He is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux...

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