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 story is set in Scotland and follows the misadventures of a group of characters, including the eponymous Gaberlunzie, a wandering beggar. The play is filled with humorous dialogue and situations, as well as social commentary on the class system and the treatment of the poor. The plot revolves around the Gaberlunzie's attempts to win the heart of a wealthy widow, while also dealing with the schemes of a greedy landlord and the interference of a meddling parson. The play is a classic example of Scottish comedy and is still performed today.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: 1120882931
• ISBN13: 9781120882936
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"