The Gaberlunzie: A Scottish Comedy, In Three Acts (1839)

By Laurence Black

Book Overview

""The Gaberlunzie: A Scottish Comedy, In Three Acts"" is a play written by Laurence Black and first published in 1839. The play is set in Scotland and follows the story of two beggars, or ""gaberlunzies"", who come across a wealthy but miserly landowner. The two beggars, Tam and Meg, hatch a plan to trick the landowner into giving them a large sum of money. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a local minister and a group of mischievous children. The play is full of humor and satire, poking fun at the social norms and class divisions of 19th century Scotland. It also touches on themes of greed, generosity, and the power of storytelling. Overall, ""The Gaberlunzie"" is a lively and entertaining comedy that offers a glimpse into Scottish culture and society during the Victorian era.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: 1167174313
• ISBN13: 9781167174315
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"