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  • Inkle and Yarico: An opera in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    The story follows Inkle, an ambitious Englishman who ventures into the New World seeking wealth. During his journey, he encounters Yarico, a kind and resourceful woman who saves him from danger. Despite their cultural differences, the two develop a bond, and Yarico falls deeply in love with Inkle. However, once they return to an English settlement, Inkle faces a moral dilemma: he realizes he can ... Read more

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  • John Bull Or The Englishman's Fireside: A Comedy in Five Acts

    by George Colman ...
    The play centers around the character of John Bull, a stereotypical Englishman who embodies the virtues of the British middle class—hardworking, honest, and patriotic. John is a prosperous merchant, proud of his family and his home, which represents the stability and moral goodness of English society. The plot revolves around his efforts to protect his domestic happiness and uphold his sense of ... Read more

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  • John Bull; Or, The Englishman's Fireside

    A Comedy, in Five Acts

    by George Colman ...
    In "John Bull; Or, The Englishman's Fireside," George Colman crafts a vibrant exploration of English national identity through the allegorical figure of John Bull. Composed in the early 19th century during a time of rapid social and political change, the play employs wit and humor to address issues ranging from patriotism to class struggles. With its fusion of comedy and social commentary, the ... Read more

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  • The Clandestine Marriage

    by George Colman ...
    POETS and Painters, who from Nature draw Their beſt and richeſt Stores, have made this Law: That each ſhould neighbourly aſſiſt his Brother, And ſteal with Decency from one another. To-night, your matchleſs Hogarth gives the Thought, Which from his Canvas to the Stage is brought. And who ſo fit to warm the Poet's Mind, As he who pictur'd Morals and Mankind? But not the ſame their Characters and ... Read more

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  • Inkle and Yarico: An opera, in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    Inkle and Yarico: An Opera in Three Acts, penned by George Colman, is a masterful blend of lyricism and narrative that explores themes of love, betrayal, and cultural clash. Drawing upon the historical backdrop of British colonialism, the opera adapts the fortunes of a young Englishman, Inkle, who encounters the indigenous Yarico in the Caribbean. Colman employs a rich, picturesque literary style, ... Read more

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  • The Clandestine Marriage

    by George Colman and David Garrick ...
    The Clandestine Marriage by George Colman and David Garrick is a celebrated eighteenth-century comedy of manners that explores love, secrecy, social ambition, and the tension between personal desire and family expectation. First performed in 1766, the play is renowned for its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and sharp commentary on marriage and social hierarchy. The story centers on a young ... Read more

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  • The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old

    A play in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    George Colman's "The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old" is a compelling historical play that intricately weaves themes of loyalty, conflict, and the tumultuous nature of power during the Wars of the Roses. Set against the backdrop of the 1464 Battle of Hexham, the work is marked by Colman'Äôs characteristic wit and dramatic flair, employing vibrant dialogue and authentic historical references. The ... Read more

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  • The Surrender of Calais

    Enriched edition. A Play, in Three Acts

    by George Colman, Chloe Fields ...
    In "The Surrender of Calais," George Colman crafts a poignant exploration of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of human emotion, set against the backdrop of the historical siege of Calais in 1558. This compelling play, characterized by its rich dialogue and poignant characterizations, employs a blend of tragedy and drama, encapsulating the moral dilemmas faced by both sides of the conflict. ... Read more

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  • The Battle of Hexham or Days of Old: a play in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    The play’s story centers on characters caught up in the political upheaval following the Battle of Hexham (1464), a significant conflict during the Wars of the Roses between the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The protagonist, a loyal Lancastrian soldier, faces a crisis when his honor and loyalty are tested by his love for a young woman whose family has Yorkist ties. Amidst war and shifting ... Read more

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  • A Fairy Tale in Two Acts Taken from Shakespeare (1763)

    by George Colman, David Garrick ...
    The play retains much of the enchanted, magical atmosphere of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, particularly the interactions between the fairy world and the human characters. The central story revolves around the love entanglements of four Athenian lovers—Lysander, Hermia, Demetrius, and Helena—who, under the influence of magic, find themselves in comical situations. The fairy king Oberon and queen ... Read more

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  • Inkle and Yarico: An opera, in three acts

    Enriched edition. Love, Betrayal, and Redemption: A Tale of 18th-Century Opera Brilliance

    by George Colman, Chloe Fields ...
    George Colman's 'Inkle and Yarico: An Opera, in Three Acts' is a captivating adaptation of the enduring themes of love and cultural encounter, intricately woven into the fabric of 18th-century literary context. With its roots in the rich tradition of English ballad opera, Colman's work combines whimsical lyricism and poignant dialogue, mirroring the burgeoning sensibilities of the Enlightenment ... Read more

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  • A Fairy Tale in Two Acts Taken from Shakespeare (1763)

    Enriched edition. Enriching Shakespearean Narratives with Fairy Tale Magic

    by William Shakespeare, George Colman, David Garrick, Liora Halberg ...
    A Fairy Tale in Two Acts Taken from Shakespeare (1763) is an intriguing collection that invites readers into a kaleidoscope of narrative magic and dramaturgical innovation, where Shakespeare's timeless tales are transformed and reimagined through a late 18th-century lens. Balancing between the classical elegance of Shakespearean drama and the imaginative reinterpretations by editors and adaptors ... Read more

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