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"The Gamester" from Edward Moore. English dramatist (1712-1757).

Gamester: A Tragedy is a play written by Edward Moore and first published in 1787. The play tells the story of Beverley, a young man who becomes addicted to gambling and ultimately ruins his life and the lives of those around him. The play is set in 18th century England and explores... Read Full Overview

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview

Experience the gripping power of 18th-century English drama with Edward Moore's "The Gamester," a compelling tragedy exploring the destructive forces of gambling and its devastating impact on marriage and domestic life. This meticulously prepared print edition invites readers... Read Full Overview

A gripping portrait of ruin and restraint The Gamester exposes the human cost of obsession in a story that still reverberates today. Edward Moore s The Gamester (1753) is a powerful moral drama set on the stage of 18th century Britain: a tragic tale of love, honor, and the ruinous... Read Full Overview

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"The Gamester, a Tragedy" by Edward Moore, originally performed at the Theatre Royal, is a compelling exploration of the destructive power of gambling. Set against a backdrop of 18th-century society, the play delves into the tragic downfall of a man consumed by his addiction... Read Full Overview