The Squire: An Original Comedy in Three Acts

By Arthur Wing Pinero

Book Overview

The Squire: An Original Comedy In Three Acts by Arthur Wing Pinero is a play that tells the story of a wealthy squire named Sir Charles Vandrift, who is determined to marry his daughter off to a wealthy suitor. The play is set in the late 19th century in rural England and features a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming butler, a clueless vicar, and a group of eligible bachelors vying for the hand of the squire's daughter.As the play unfolds, Sir Charles becomes increasingly desperate to find a suitable husband for his daughter, despite her own wishes to marry for love. He enlists the help of his butler, who has his own agenda, and the local vicar, who is more interested in his own social standing than in the happiness of his parishioners.The Squire is a witty and lighthearted comedy that explores themes of love, money, and social status. Pinero's clever dialogue and well-drawn characters make for a delightful and entertaining read, and the play's timeless themes continue to resonate with audiences today.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: 1163078018
• ISBN13: 9781163078013
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"