The Half-Pay Officers: A Comedy (1720)

By Charles Molloy

Book Overview

The Half-Pay Officers: A Comedy is a play written by Charles Molloy and first published in 1720. The story revolves around a group of retired military officers who are struggling to make ends meet on their half-pay pensions. They decide to form a club to pass the time and commiserate with each other over their financial woes. However, when a wealthy widow enters their lives, they see an opportunity to improve their fortunes and attempt to woo her for her money. The play is a satirical commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, particularly the plight of retired military officers. It is a witty and entertaining work that showcases Molloy's talent for humor and satire.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: 1166283348
• ISBN13: 9781166283346
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"