The Recruiting Officer by George Farquhar

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Author Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707
Commentator Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821
Title The Recruiting Officer
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team
Summary "The Recruiting Officer" by George Farquhar is a comedy written in the early 18th century. The play centers around Captain Plume, a charismatic recruiting officer, as he navigates the complexities of love and military duty while recruiting soldiers in Shrewsbury. The narrative also features other vibrant characters, such as Serjeant Kite, Justice Balance, and the young women, Sylvia and Melinda, who play significant roles in the unfolding comedy of misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. The opening portion of the play introduces the lively characters and the setting of Shrewsbury through a bustling market scene where Serjeant Kite attempts to recruit soldiers with humorous speeches. Captain Plume arrives, discussing his successful recruitment efforts and the antics surrounding them. The conversation reveals a love interest with Sylvia, who wishes to join the army disguised as a man. Additionally, a subplot involving Melinda hints at romantic complications with Mr. Worthy and Captain Brazen. The air is filled with comedy, flirtation, and mischief as the characters' interactions set the stage for precarious relationships and comedic scenarios throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama (Comedy)
Subject English drama -- Restoration, 1660-1700
Subject Military towns -- Drama
Subject Recruiting and enlistment -- Drama
Subject Shrewsbury (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 37012
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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