The Reprisal, Or The Tars Of Old England: A Comedy Of Two Acts (1757)

By Tobias Smollett

Book Overview

The Reprisal, Or The Tars Of Old England: A Comedy Of Two Acts (1757) is a play written by Tobias George Smollett. The story is set during the Seven Years' War and follows the adventures of a group of sailors who are seeking revenge against the French for their various grievances. The play is a comedy and features a number of humorous situations and characters, including a cowardly captain, a bumbling lieutenant, and a group of mischievous sailors. The play also includes a number of songs and musical numbers, which were a popular feature of plays during this time period. The Reprisal was well-received by audiences and helped establish Smollett as a successful playwright.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: 1104664127
• ISBN13: 9781104664121
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"