The Statesman Foiled: A Musical Comedy Of Two Acts (1768)

By Robert Dossie

Book Overview

""The Statesman Foiled"" is a musical comedy in two acts written by Robert Dossie and first performed in 1768. The play follows the story of a politician named Sir Timothy Treatall, who is attempting to win the favor of a wealthy widow named Lady Wealthy. However, his plans are complicated when a young man named Charles, who is in love with Lady Wealthy's daughter, enters the picture. With the help of a group of mischievous servants, Charles and Lady Wealthy's daughter conspire to thwart Sir Timothy's advances and bring about a happy ending for all involved. The play features a number of musical numbers and comedic scenes, making it a lighthearted and entertaining work of theater. Overall, ""The Statesman Foiled"" is a charming and witty comedy that offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of 18th-century England.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: 1165581434
• ISBN13: 9781165581436
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"