A Trip To Scarborough

By Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Book Overview

A Trip to Scarborough is a play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, a renowned 18th-century Irish playwright. The play is a comedy of manners and is set in the fictional seaside town of Scarborough, England. The story follows the romantic pursuits of two men, Lord Foppington and Tom Fashion, who are both vying for the affections of the same woman, Amanda. Lord Foppington is a wealthy and arrogant nobleman who is used to getting what he wants, while Tom Fashion is a poor but charming gentleman who is determined to win Amanda's heart. Along the way, the characters encounter a variety of amusing and eccentric individuals, including a group of bumbling servants, a jealous husband, and a scheming widow. The play is filled with witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satirical commentary on the social conventions of the time. A Trip to Scarborough is a classic example of Sheridan's comedic genius and remains a popular work in the canon of English literature.Y. Fashion. Thou say'st true; for there's that fop now has not, by nature, wherewithal to move a cook maid: and by the time these fellows have done with him, egad he shall melt down a Countess--but now for my reception.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162650796
• ISBN13: 9781162650791
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"