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The Man of the World (1792)

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Macklin uses satire and farce to poke fun at the social and moral norms of the time, particularly the pretensions of the upper class and their obsession with status. The protagonist's pursuit of Charlotte exemplifies the absurdity of social climbing and the lengths to which people will go to maintain appearances. Throughout the play, there is a focus on the contrast between outward appearances and ... Read more

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Macklin uses satire and farce to poke fun at the social and moral norms of the time, particularly the pretensions of the upper class and their obsession with status. The protagonist's pursuit of Charlotte exemplifies the absurdity of social climbing and the lengths to which people will go to maintain appearances. Throughout the play, there is a focus on the contrast between outward appearances and
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The Covent Garden Theatre or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir

by Charles Macklin ...

The plot revolves around the struggles and comedic events that unfold at the Covent Garden Theatre, with a particular focus on the conflicts between the actors, managers, and the audience. Through a mix of slapstick humor, absurd situations, and witty dialogue, Macklin critiques the egos of prominent figures in the London theatre scene and the often theatrical nature of the broader political ... Read more

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The plot revolves around the struggles and comedic events that unfold at the Covent Garden Theatre, with a particular focus on the conflicts between the actors, managers, and the audience. Through a mix of slapstick humor, absurd situations, and witty dialogue, Macklin critiques the egos of prominent figures in the London theatre scene and the often theatrical nature of the broader political
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A Will and No Will; or A Bone for the Lawyers. (1746) The New Play Criticiz'd or the Plague of Envy. (1747)

by Charles Macklin ...

The play uses humor to expose the absurdities of legal systems and the characters' overzealous pursuit of personal gain. The characters’ exaggerated personalities and their actions highlight the theme of social ambition and the manipulation of the legal process for personal benefit. The play is both a satirical commentary on the legal profession and an exploration of the folly of human nature, ... Read more

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The play uses humor to expose the absurdities of legal systems and the characters' overzealous pursuit of personal gain. The characters’ exaggerated personalities and their actions highlight the theme of social ambition and the manipulation of the legal process for personal benefit. The play is both a satirical commentary on the legal profession and an exploration of the folly of human nature,
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The True-Born Irishman Or Irish Fine Lady A Comedy Of Two Acts

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The True-Born Irishman; or, Irish Fine Lady is a sparkling comedy by Charles Macklin that delights listeners with sharp wit, lively dialogue, and keen social observation. In this audiobook, Macklin’s theatrical brilliance comes alive, drawing the audience into a world where identity, manners, and pretensions are humorously put to the test.Set against the backdrop of contrasting Irish and English ... Read more

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The True-Born Irishman; or, Irish Fine Lady is a sparkling comedy by Charles Macklin that delights listeners with sharp wit, lively dialogue, and keen social observation. In this audiobook, Macklin’s theatrical brilliance comes alive, drawing the audience into a world where identity, manners, and pretensions are humorously put to the test.Set against the backdrop of contrasting Irish and English
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The True-Born Irishman

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A witty two-act comedy satirizing social pretensions, national identity, and class distinctions in eighteenth-century Ireland. ... Read more

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A witty two-act comedy satirizing social pretensions, national identity, and class distinctions in eighteenth-century Ireland.
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The Man of the World (1792)

Navigating Moral Dilemmas in 18th Century High Society

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Charles Macklin's "The Man of the World" (1792) is a poignant exploration of societal hypocrisy, virtue, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning Enlightenment, Macklin employs a blend of sharp dialogue and rich character development to delve into the moral dilemmas faced by individuals navigating a rapidly changing world. The play'Äôs protagonist, Lord ... Read more

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Charles Macklin's "The Man of the World" (1792) is a poignant exploration of societal hypocrisy, virtue, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning Enlightenment, Macklin employs a blend of sharp dialogue and rich character development to delve into the moral dilemmas faced by individuals navigating a rapidly changing world. The play'Äôs protagonist, Lord
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A Will and No Will or a Bone for the Lawyers (Unabridged)

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by Charles Macklin ...

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This "Afterpiece" - a short play to follow a main production - was first produced in 1746. It was based on Regnard's five-act comedy le Legetaire Universel (1707), which is itself a composite of Italian comedy with echoes of Molière, moving from scene to scene with little effort at logical consistency or structure but treating each scene autonomously for its own comic value. The rather long ... Read more

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This "Afterpiece" - a short play to follow a main production - was first produced in 1746. It was based on Regnard's five-act comedy le Legetaire Universel (1707), which is itself a composite of Italian comedy with echoes of Molière, moving from scene to scene with little effort at logical consistency or structure but treating each scene autonomously for its own comic value. The rather long
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A Political Romance (Mobi Classics)

by Laurence Sterne ...

A Political Romance is a 1759 novel by Laurence Sterne, author of Tristram Shandy.The first work written by Sterne might be labelled a roman à clef or a cronique scandaleuse, which were so popular at the beginning of the eighteenth century. However, even these more suitable names do not do justice to the richness and slipperiness of this text. It can certainly be considered a mock-epic allegory ... Read more

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A Political Romance is a 1759 novel by Laurence Sterne, author of Tristram Shandy.The first work written by Sterne might be labelled a roman à clef or a cronique scandaleuse, which were so popular at the beginning of the eighteenth century. However, even these more suitable names do not do justice to the richness and slipperiness of this text. It can certainly be considered a mock-epic allegory
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Guy Mannering, or The Astrologer, Complete, Illustrated

by Sir Walter Scott ...

Guy Mannering, or The Astrologer, Complete, Illustrated by Sir Walter Scott. ... Read more

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Guy Mannering, or The Astrologer, Complete, Illustrated by Sir Walter Scott.
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A Sentimental Journey and Other Writings

by Laurence Sterne ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
'Love is nothing without feeling. And feeling is still less without love.' Celebrated in its own day as the progenitor of 'a school of sentimental writers', A Sentimental Journey (1768) has outlasted its many imitators because of the humour and mischievous eroticism that inform Mr Yorick's travels. Setting out to journey to France and Italy he gets little further than Lyons but finds much to ... Read more

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'Love is nothing without feeling. And feeling is still less without love.' Celebrated in its own day as the progenitor of 'a school of sentimental writers', A Sentimental Journey (1768) has outlasted its many imitators because of the humour and mischievous eroticism that inform Mr Yorick's travels. Setting out to journey to France and Italy he gets little further than Lyons but finds much to
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The Poor Clare

by Elizabeth Gaskell ...

A departure from the stories Elizabeth Gaskell wrote for Charles Dickens's Household Words magazine, The Poor Clare is a dark, gothic novella of thwarted love and a family curse that vividly illustrates the social tensions of Victorian England. The purposeful slaying of lonely Bridget's beloved dog unleashes a torrent of rage that surges down through the generations. In her desire for revenge, ... Read more

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A departure from the stories Elizabeth Gaskell wrote for Charles Dickens's Household Words magazine, The Poor Clare is a dark, gothic novella of thwarted love and a family curse that vividly illustrates the social tensions of Victorian England. The purposeful slaying of lonely Bridget's beloved dog unleashes a torrent of rage that surges down through the generations. In her desire for revenge,
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Vanity Fair

by William Makepeace Thackeray ...

The plot features several characters, of the highest social spheres as the lowest ones, but two stand out on the other: Rebecca (Becky) Sharp and Amelia Sedley. The first is the daughter of a French painter and dancer, and in the struggle for worldly wealth and success, challenges its deprecated background to climb the class scale. The second is a daughter of bourgeois gentlemen, sweet, remorseful ... Read more

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The plot features several characters, of the highest social spheres as the lowest ones, but two stand out on the other: Rebecca (Becky) Sharp and Amelia Sedley. The first is the daughter of a French painter and dancer, and in the struggle for worldly wealth and success, challenges its deprecated background to climb the class scale. The second is a daughter of bourgeois gentlemen, sweet, remorseful
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