John Bull Or The Englishman's Fireside; Sylvester Daggerwood Or New Way To Pay Old Debts; Ways And Means Or A Trip To Dover

By George Colman

Book Overview

""John Bull Or The Englishman's Fireside"" is a play written by George Colman that was first performed in 1803. It is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at English society and politics. The main character, John Bull, is a caricature of the typical Englishman and represents the virtues and vices of the nation. The play follows John Bull as he deals with various characters who try to take advantage of him, including lawyers, politicians, and foreign ambassadors.""Sylvester Daggerwood Or New Way To Pay Old Debts"" is another play by Colman that was first performed in 1796. It is a comedy that tells the story of a man named Sylvester Daggerwood who is deeply in debt. To avoid paying his creditors, he comes up with a scheme to fake his own death and start a new life. The play is a commentary on the financial difficulties faced by many people in the late 18th century.""Ways And Means Or A Trip To Dover"" is a third play by Colman that was first performed in 1788. It is a farce that follows two brothers who are trying to come up with a way to pay off their debts. They decide to go on a trip to Dover and try to win money by gambling. Along the way, they encounter various characters who complicate their plans. The play is a humorous commentary on the social and economic issues of the time.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: 1162993995
• ISBN13: 9781162993997
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"