The Old Debauchees

The Old Debauchees

Henry Fielding

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781286391273
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The Old Debauchees, a comedy by Henry Fielding, offers a glimpse into the vibrant and often scandalous world of 18th-century London theatre. First performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane, this play showcases Fielding’s characteristic wit and satirical prowess. The play provides social commentary and reflects the cultural norms of its time.Fielding, celebrated as the author of 'The Modern Husband' and 'Tom Jones,' brings his signature blend of humor and sharp observation to this work. 'The Old Debauchees' remains a significant contribution to the dramatic literature of the period, offering readers and scholars alike an engaging perspective on the society and stagecraft of Georgian England. Discover the timeless appeal of Fielding’s comedic genius in this classic play.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.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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