The Little Freeholder: A Dramatic Entertainment, In Two Acts (1790)

By David Dalrymple

Book Overview

The Little Freeholder: A Dramatic Entertainment, In Two Acts is a play written by David Dalrymple in 1790. The play tells the story of a small landowner, or freeholder, who is caught up in the political turmoil of his time. The Little Freeholder is a satirical look at the politics of the day, with the freeholder representing the common man caught between the forces of the aristocracy and the emerging middle class. The play is divided into two acts, with each act focusing on a different aspect of the freeholder's struggle. The first act deals with his attempts to maintain his independence in the face of pressure from his landlord, while the second act sees him caught up in the political machinations of the day. The play is notable for its use of satire and its commentary on the social and political issues of the time. Overall, The Little Freeholder is a thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the world of late 18th-century politics and society.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: 1104917289
• ISBN13: 9781104917289
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"