The Generous Impostor: A Comedy (1781)

By Thomas Lewis O'Beirne

Book Overview

The Generous Impostor is a comedy play written by Thomas Lewis O'Beirne and first published in 1781. The play is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Tom, who is down on his luck and struggling to make ends meet. In a stroke of luck, he meets an eccentric old man who mistakes him for his long-lost nephew and invites him to stay with him. Tom seizes the opportunity and begins living the life of luxury, but soon discovers that he is not the only impostor in the house. The play is a witty and satirical commentary on social class and the lengths people will go to in order to improve their station in life. It is a humorous and entertaining read that provides a glimpse into the social norms and values of 18th-century England.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: 1104390515
• ISBN13: 9781104390518
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"