St. Patrick's Day Or The Scheming Lieutenant

By Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Book Overview

""St. Patrick's Day Or The Scheming Lieutenant"" is a play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The play is a comedy that revolves around the character of Lieutenant O'Conner, who is scheming to win the heart of his love interest, Lady Elinor. The play is set in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day, and it features a range of colorful characters, including a group of Irish rebels, a drunken priest, and a conniving servant. Throughout the play, there are numerous misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and comedic mishaps that keep the audience engaged and entertained. Ultimately, the play is a celebration of Irish culture and the joy of life, with a message of love and forgiveness at its heart. Sheridan's witty dialogue and clever plot twists make ""St. Patrick's Day Or The Scheming Lieutenant"" a timeless classic of English literature, and a must-read for anyone who loves a good comedy.Bri. No, give me a husband that knows where his limbs are, though he want the use of them--and if he should take you with him--to sleep in a baggage cart, and stroll about the camp like a gipsey, with a knapsack and two children at your back--then by way of entertainment in the evening, to make a party with the Serjeants wife, to drink bohea tea, and play at all fours on a drumhead, 'tis a precious life to be sure.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: 116268514X
• ISBN13: 9781162685144
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"