| Author |
Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689 |
| Editor |
Summers, Montague, 1880-1948 |
| Title |
The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The town-fop; or, Sir Timothy Tawdrey -- The false count -- The lucky chance; or, An alderman's bargain -- The forc'd marriage; or, The jealous bridegroom -- The emperor of the moon.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III" by Aphra Behn is a collection of comedic plays written during the late 17th century, a time when theatre was blossoming in England. This particular volume includes works such as "The Town-Fop" which explores themes of love, deception, and social mores. It mostly revolves around characters entangled in romantic pursuits, specifically Sir Timothy Tawdrey, who is foolishly contracted to marry the lovely Celinda, who secretly loves Bellmour, adding further complications to their romantic entanglements. The beginning of "The Town-Fop" introduces us to Sir Timothy Tawdrey, a vain knight determined to marry Celinda for her wealth, despite her affections for Bellmour. We learn that Sir Timothy is perceived as a ridiculous coxcomb, and he expresses disdain for serious courtship, eager instead to enjoy the superficial pleasures of London life. Meanwhile, Celinda yearns for Bellmour, escalating the tension as she tries to navigate her feelings while Sir Timothy clumsily attempts to woo her. This setup creates an entertaining atmosphere filled with misunderstandings, friendships, and romantic conflicts, drawing readers into a comedic tale of love and social satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama -- 17th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10039 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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