The Dramatic Works Of Richard Steele: Containing The Funeral; The Tender Husband; The Lying Lover; The Conscious Lovers (1761) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104284596)

The Dramatic Works of Richard Steele is a collection of plays written by the renowned English playwright, Richard Steele. The book contains four of his most famous works, namely The Funeral, The Tender Husband, The Lying Lover, and The Conscious Lovers. The Funeral is a comedy that revolves around the death of a wealthy merchant and the chaos that ensues during his funeral. The Tender Husband is a play that explores the themes of love, marriage, and fidelity. The Lying Lover is a comedy that follows the story of a man who pretends to be someone else in order to win the heart of his beloved. Finally, The Conscious Lovers is a romantic comedy that examines the relationship between two young lovers and the obstacles they face in their pursuit of happiness. Overall, The Dramatic Works of Richard Steele is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, theater, and drama. The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of 18th-century English society and the timeless themes of love, marriage, and human relationships.To Which Is Prefixed, An Account Of His Life And Writings.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.

Author: Richard Steele
ISBN-10: 1104284596
ISBN-13: 9781104284596
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2009
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d