Pride Shall Have A Fall: A Comedy In Five Acts With Songs (1824)

By George Soane

Book Overview

Pride Shall Have A Fall is a comedic play in five acts with songs, written by George Soane and first published in 1824. The play is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the character of Sir Thomas Pride, a wealthy and arrogant baronet who believes himself to be above everyone else. Despite his high social status, Sir Thomas is despised by his peers and family due to his prideful and selfish behavior. The play follows Sir Thomas as he tries to arrange a marriage between his daughter and a wealthy suitor, while also dealing with his own financial difficulties. Along the way, he is humiliated by his own hubris and forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Pride Shall Have A Fall is known for its witty dialogue, colorful characters, and catchy songs. It is a satirical commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as a critique of the dangers of excessive pride and vanity. The play remains a popular work of comedic theater and has been adapted for stage and screen numerous times since its original publication.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: 116388801X
• ISBN13: 9781163888018
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"