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Title: The Lame Lover: A Comedy in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Lame Lover: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Samuel Foote is a play written in the 18th century, likely during the Georgian era. This comedic work delves into themes of love, social status, and the absurdities surrounding courtship and marriage. Foote thrives on satire to illuminate the follies and pretensions of society, particularly in the context of romantic relationships. The play centers around Sir Luke Limp, a man who takes pride in his disability—a wooden leg—while showcasing his eccentric personality. He finds himself in romantic entanglements that expose the ridiculousness of social ambitions and the human condition. Characters such as the ambitious Serjeant Circuit, who grapples with suspicions about his wife, and Lady Circuit, who navigates the complexities of society while maintaining her reputation and position, enhance the comedic conflicts. As events unfold, various misunderstandings and humorous situations arise, leading to revelations about relationships, societal expectations, and individual desires. The charm of the play lies in its lively dialogue and dynamic character interactions that paint a humorous portrait of love and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777
EBook No.: 49602
Published: Aug 4, 2015
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: English drama -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Lame Lover: A Comedy in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Paul Dring and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Lame Lover: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Samuel Foote is a play written in the 18th century, likely during the Georgian era. This comedic work delves into themes of love, social status, and the absurdities surrounding courtship and marriage. Foote thrives on satire to illuminate the follies and pretensions of society, particularly in the context of romantic relationships. The play centers around Sir Luke Limp, a man who takes pride in his disability—a wooden leg—while showcasing his eccentric personality. He finds himself in romantic entanglements that expose the ridiculousness of social ambitions and the human condition. Characters such as the ambitious Serjeant Circuit, who grapples with suspicions about his wife, and Lady Circuit, who navigates the complexities of society while maintaining her reputation and position, enhance the comedic conflicts. As events unfold, various misunderstandings and humorous situations arise, leading to revelations about relationships, societal expectations, and individual desires. The charm of the play lies in its lively dialogue and dynamic character interactions that paint a humorous portrait of love and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777
EBook No.: 49602
Published: Aug 4, 2015
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: English drama -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.