| Author |
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833 |
| Title |
Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Oats_(play)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen" by John O'Keeffe is a comedy written in the late 18th century. The play is set in England and follows the intertwining lives of various characters, notably Sir George Thunder, his son Harry, and Lady Amaranth, as they navigate themes of love, deception, and social standing. It promises a blend of humor and rich character interactions within a theatrical setting. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Sir George Thunder and his servant John Dory. Sir George is in hot pursuit of his runaway son, Harry, who has temporarily abandoned his naval studies for a life in the theatre. The opening scenes establish a comedic tone with John Dory’s witty banter and Sir George's lively frustrations about the young men's antics. Meanwhile, we also meet Lady Amaranth, who is revealed to be a wealthy heiress with her own set of societal expectations, setting the stage for romantic entanglements. The interplay between the characters creates an amusing setting that hints at the chaos and misunderstandings to come as relationships unfold throughout the comedy. (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 |
Comedies
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| Subject |
English drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39060 |
| Release Date |
Mar 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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