The Spleen, or, Islington Spa; a Comick Piece, of Two Acts

By George Colman and Molière

Book Overview

The Spleen Or Islington Spa is a comedic play in two acts written by George Colman and published in 1776. The play is set in the Islington Spa, a popular destination for Londoners seeking a cure for their ailments in the 18th century. The main character, Sir Christopher Cripple, is a hypochondriac who visits the spa regularly in search of a cure for his imaginary illnesses. He is accompanied by his friend, Tom Shuffleton, who is more interested in flirting with the ladies at the spa than in any of the supposed medical benefits. The play is a satire of the fashionable spa culture of the time and pokes fun at the various characters who frequent the spa, including the quack doctors and the social climbers. The Spleen Or Islington Spa is a witty and entertaining play that provides a glimpse into the social mores and attitudes of 18th-century London.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: 1104666057
• ISBN13: 9781104666057
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"