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The Discovery: A Comedy is a play written by Frances Chamberlaine Sheridan and first performed in 1763. The play is a satire of the upper class and their frivolous lifestyles, as well as a commentary on the theme of love and marriage. The plot revolves around the character of... Read Full Overview

The Discovery: A Comedy is a play written by Frances Chamberlaine Sheridan and first performed in 1763. The play tells the story of Lady Freelove, a wealthy widow who is courted by several suitors. However, she is secretly in love with Bevil, a man who is engaged to her niece,... Read Full Overview

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