The Dramatic Works Of George Granville (1752)

By George Granville

Book Overview

The Dramatic Works of George Granville is a collection of plays written by the English playwright and politician George Granville. Published in 1752, the book includes five plays: The She-Gallants, The Jew of Venice, The British Enchanters, Heroick Love, and The Triumph of Love. The She-Gallants is a comedy set in London that follows the adventures of two young women who disguise themselves as men in order to experience the freedoms and pleasures of male society. The Jew of Venice is a tragedy that explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge in the context of a Jewish community in Venice. The British Enchanters is a fantastical play that features a cast of supernatural characters, including fairies, witches, and spirits. Heroick Love is a tragicomedy that tells the story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in a war and falls in love with her commander. The Triumph of Love is a pastoral comedy that follows the romantic entanglements of a group of shepherds and shepherdesses in a rural setting.Throughout the collection, Granville's plays demonstrate his skill as a playwright and his interest in exploring a variety of genres and themes. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature and drama, as well as anyone interested in the history of theatre in the 18th century.Contains Heroic Love, Or The Cruel Separation; Once A Lover, And Always A Lover; The Jew Of Venice; The British Enchanters, Or No Magic Like Love.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: 1104253429
• ISBN13: 9781104253424
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"