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Title: The Gamester (1753)

Note: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 14

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Gamester" by Edward Moore is a tragedy written in the mid-18th century. This play explores the destructive effects of gambling as it unfolds through the story of its protagonist, Beverley, who spirals into despair after losing his fortune and the affection of his family due to his vice. Key themes revolve around moral decline, familial love, and the quest for redemption, depicted through the interactions of Beverley and other characters, including his troubled wife and his duplicitous friend, Stukely. At the start of the play, we witness the emotional turmoil of Mrs. Beverley, who tries to maintain hope despite their dire financial situation caused by her husband's gambling addiction. Her sister, Charlotte, expresses frustration and concern over their brother's reckless actions and his neglect of family responsibilities. As the opening scenes unfold, characters lament the impacts of the gambling vice while revealing their intertwined relationships and conflicting emotions. The complexity of love and betrayal begins to surface, setting the stage for the tragic consequences that will arise as the characters navigate themes of loyalty, despair, and the harsh realities of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moore, Edward, 1712-1757

Commentator: Peake, Charles H.

Commentator: Wikelund, Phillip R.

EBook No.: 16267

Published: Jul 12, 2005

Downloads: 154

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Gamester (1753)

Note: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 14

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Gamester" by Edward Moore is a tragedy written in the mid-18th century. This play explores the destructive effects of gambling as it unfolds through the story of its protagonist, Beverley, who spirals into despair after losing his fortune and the affection of his family due to his vice. Key themes revolve around moral decline, familial love, and the quest for redemption, depicted through the interactions of Beverley and other characters, including his troubled wife and his duplicitous friend, Stukely. At the start of the play, we witness the emotional turmoil of Mrs. Beverley, who tries to maintain hope despite their dire financial situation caused by her husband's gambling addiction. Her sister, Charlotte, expresses frustration and concern over their brother's reckless actions and his neglect of family responsibilities. As the opening scenes unfold, characters lament the impacts of the gambling vice while revealing their intertwined relationships and conflicting emotions. The complexity of love and betrayal begins to surface, setting the stage for the tragic consequences that will arise as the characters navigate themes of loyalty, despair, and the harsh realities of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moore, Edward, 1712-1757

Commentator: Peake, Charles H.

Commentator: Wikelund, Phillip R.

EBook No.: 16267

Published: Jul 12, 2005

Downloads: 154

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.