Publisher's Synopsis
The Systematic Or Imaginary Philosopher: A Comedy, In Five Acts (1800) is a play written by Joseph Buckeridge. The story revolves around the character of Sir Roger, a wealthy baronet who is obsessed with philosophy and has a tendency to indulge in fanciful and impractical ideas. He is contrasted with his down-to-earth friend, Mr. Freeman, who tries to bring him back to reality. The play is a satire on the philosophical and scientific ideas of the time, and pokes fun at the absurdities of the intellectual world. The characters are all exaggerated and caricatured, making the play a light-hearted and humorous read. The play is divided into five acts and is written in a witty and entertaining style. It is a classic example of 18th-century British comedy and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre and literature.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.
