| Author |
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 |
| Commentator |
Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821 |
| Title |
The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins, David Garcia and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts" by General Burgoyne is a dramatic work written in the late 18th century. This play unfolds a tale of romantic entanglements involving social status, financial aspirations, and character contrasts through witty dialogues and comedic scenarios. The central characters appear to include young heiress Miss Alscrip and her prospective suitor Lord Gayville, engaged in a humorous dance of courtship and misunderstandings. The opening of "The Heiress" introduces us to the intricate social dynamics of London. Characters such as Mr. and Mrs. Blandish discuss societal expectations and relationships, revealing the transactional nature of love during the period. Amidst verbal banter, we learn about Miss Alscrip's aspirations within her social class and her position as an heiress, as well as the challenges that come with it, particularly concerning her father's expectations and the prospects of marriage. The humor within the initial scenes sets the stage for a comedic exploration of love amidst societal pressure, while also hinting at the complexities of personal desires and familial obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
English drama -- 18th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36570 |
| Release Date |
Jun 30, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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