Squire Trelooby

By William Congreve

Book Overview

Squire Trelooby is a play written by William Congreve, an English playwright and poet. The play is a comedy that tells the story of Squire Trelooby, a wealthy but foolish gentleman who is in love with a woman named Clarinda. However, Clarinda is already engaged to another man, and Squire Trelooby is determined to win her heart. The play is set in the countryside, and it features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of servants who are constantly scheming and plotting against each other. There are also several subplots that involve other characters who are trying to achieve their own goals.Throughout the play, Squire Trelooby makes several attempts to win Clarinda's heart, but his efforts are constantly thwarted by her fianc����� and by his own foolishness. Meanwhile, the other characters are involved in their own schemes and intrigues, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps.Squire Trelooby is a classic example of Restoration comedy, a genre that was popular in England in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satirical commentary on the social and political issues of the time.Overall, Squire Trelooby is a humorous and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the world of English society during the Restoration era.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Complete Works of William Congreve V2, by William Congreve. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076618739X.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: 1425466133
• ISBN13: 9781425466138
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"