The man of the world presents a sharp and engaging exploration of social ambition, moral integrity, and the intricate dynamics of human relationships, using comedy as a vehicle for satire. Set within a socially competitive environment, the work examines how individuals navigate the pressures of status, wealth, and reputation, often revealing the contrast between outward behaviour and inner values. Central to its reflection is the tension between personal desire and societal expectation, hi...

A witty two-act comedy satirizing social pretensions, national identity, and class distinctions in eighteenth-century Ireland.

Macklin uses satire and farce to poke fun at the social and moral norms of the time, particularly the pretensions of the upper class and their obsession with status. The protagonist's pursuit of Charlotte exemplifies the absurdity of social climbing and the lengths to which people will go to maintain appearances. Throughout the play, there is a focus on the contrast between outward appearances and inner truths, with characters constantly deceiving one another to achieve their personal goal...

Charles Macklin's The true-born Irishman: or, Irish fine lady belongs to the lively tradition of eighteenth-century comic theatre, where national manners, social ambition, and metropolitan affectation are exposed through wit and performance. The play stages Irish identity not as a fixed essence but as a contested social role, filtering questions of class, refinement, and authenticity through satire. Macklin's dramatic style is pointed, energetic, and distinctly theatrical: he favors brisk ...

The play uses humor to expose the absurdities of legal systems and the characters' overzealous pursuit of personal gain. The characters’ exaggerated personalities and their actions highlight the theme of social ambition and the manipulation of the legal process for personal benefit. The play is both a satirical commentary on the legal profession and an exploration of the folly of human nature, particularly in relation to wealth and power.Macklin’s wit and farcical storytelling make A Will ...

The plot revolves around the struggles and comedic events that unfold at the Covent Garden Theatre, with a particular focus on the conflicts between the actors, managers, and the audience. Through a mix of slapstick humor, absurd situations, and witty dialogue, Macklin critiques the egos of prominent figures in the London theatre scene and the often theatrical nature of the broader political climate. In doing so, he not only mocks the theatre world but also brings attention to the vanity, ...

The True-Born Irishman; or, Irish Fine Lady is a sparkling comedy by Charles Macklin that delights listeners with sharp wit, lively dialogue, and keen social observation. In this audiobook, Macklin’s theatrical brilliance comes alive, drawing the audience into a world where identity, manners, and pretensions are humorously put to the test.Set against the backdrop of contrasting Irish and English attitudes, the play explores what it truly means to be a “true...

This "Afterpiece" - a short play to follow a main production - was first produced in 1746. It was based on Regnard's five-act comedy le Legetaire Universel (1707), which is itself a composite of Italian comedy with echoes of Molière, moving from scene to scene with little effort at logical consistency or structure but treating each scene autonomously for its own comic value. The rather long Prologue to A WILL AND NO WILL (11 pages of manuscript) makes fun of the convention of the eighteent...

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Laurence Sterne, with numerous illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Sterne's life and works* Concise introductions to the novels and other texts* ALL the novels sermons and letters, with individual contents tables* Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original text...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.This Collection I...

This book-collection file includes: The Age of Shakespeare by Swinburne, Bacon is Shake-speare by Durning-Lawrence, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Nesbit, Characters of Shakespeare's Plays by Hazlitt, An Essay Toward a History of Shakespeare in Norway by Rudd, Is Shakespeare Dead? by Mark Twain, The Man Shakespeare by Frank Harris, Notes to Shakespeare volume 1 Comedies and volume 3 Tragedies by Samuel Johnson, The People for Whom Shakespeare Wrote by Warner, The Philosophy of the P...