The Fine Lady's Airs (1709) by Thomas Baker

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Author Baker, Thomas, 1680?-1749
LoC No. 51006502
Title The Fine Lady's Airs (1709)
Note Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 25
Credits Produced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Fine Lady's Airs" by Thomas Baker is a comedy play written in the early 18th century. The story revolves around the Courtly pursuits and romantic entanglements prevalent among the upper classes of London, particularly focusing on the character of Lady Rodomont, a wealthy heiress known for her wit, beauty, and disdain for marriage, as she navigates the attention of various suitors returning from war. The opening portion sets the stage for the characters and the societal dynamics at play. It begins with Sir Harry, attending to his valet Shrimp, who remarks on the distractions of high society amidst the backdrop of recent military victories. As various characters enter, the lively banter reveals their personalities and motivations. Major Bramble displays an anti-establishment attitude, while Mr. Nicknack represents the merchant class, eager to win Lady Rodomont's favor. Through light-hearted exchanges, the scene establishes the contrasting views on love and wealth, hinting at the comedic conflicts that will arise as these characters interact within the bustling society of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama
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EBook-No. 14467
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Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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