Publisher's Synopsis
A Collection of Thirty Eighteenth Century English Plays Volume 1 is a compilation of plays written by various authors and edited by Mrs. Inchbald. The book was first published in 1798 and includes a total of ten plays, all of which were written in the 18th century. The plays cover a range of genres, including comedy, tragedy, and drama, and explore various themes such as love, politics, and social issues. Some of the notable plays included in the collection are The Beaux' Stratagem by George Farquhar, The Conscious Lovers by Richard Steele, and The Orphan by Thomas Otway. The book provides a glimpse into the theatrical culture of 18th century England and the works of some of the most celebrated playwrights of the time.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.