Seduction: A Comedy (1787)

By Thomas Holcroft

Book Overview

Seduction: A Comedy is a play written by Thomas Holcroft in 1787. The play is a social commentary on the corruption and manipulation that existed in the upper classes of society during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the character of Peregrine, a young man who is seduced by the wealthy and manipulative Lady Flippant. The play explores the themes of love, lust, power, and betrayal. It is a witty and satirical portrayal of the social and moral values of the time, and it exposes the hypocrisy and corruption that existed in the upper echelons of society. The play is a classic example of the comedy of manners genre, which focuses on the social behavior and customs of the aristocracy. It is a timeless work that continues to be relevant and entertaining to this day.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: 1165470543
• ISBN13: 9781165470549
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"