The Town Fopp Or Sir Timothy Tawdrey

By Aphra Behn

Book Overview

""The Town Fopp or Sir Timothy Tawdrey"" is a play written by Aphra Behn, a prominent female playwright of the Restoration era. The play follows the story of Sir Timothy Tawdrey, a wealthy but foolish gentleman who is determined to win the heart of the beautiful and virtuous Lady Amorous. However, Lady Amorous is already engaged to another man, and Sir Timothy's attempts to woo her are met with resistance and ridicule from her and her friends. As the plot unfolds, Sir Timothy's true character is revealed, and he is exposed as a shallow and selfish man who cares only for his own pleasure. The play is a satire of the foppish and frivolous behavior of the upper classes in 17th century England, and it explores themes of love, marriage, and social status. Overall, ""The Town Fopp or Sir Timothy Tawdrey"" is a witty and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the culture and values of Restoration England.Bell. If I must Marry any but Celinda, I shall not, Sir, enjoy one moments bliss I shall be quite unman'd, Cruel and Brutal A Beast, unsafe for Woman to converse with; Besides, Sir, I have given my Heart and Faith, And any second Marriage is Adultery.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: 1419185454
• ISBN13: 9781419185458
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.2"