Bücher von Samuel Foote

The Patron: A Comedy in Three Acts is a play written by Samuel Foote and first performed in 1764. The play explores the theme of patronage, a common practice in 18th-century England in which wealthy individuals would financially support artists, writers, and other creative types in exchange for their loyalty and work. The story follows the character of Sir Thomas Lofty, a wealthy patron who takes on a struggling playwright named Harry Dapper as his prot�����g�����. However, things quickly become complicated as Dapper's growing success and popularity threaten to upset the balance of power between the two men. As the play unfolds, we see the characters engage in a series of witty and humorous exchanges, as well as more serious discussions about the nature of art, creativity, and exploitation. Along the way, we also meet a colorful cast of supporting characters, including a scheming servant, a vain actress, and a bumbling rival playwright. Overall, The Patron is a lively and entertaining play that captures the spirit of its time while also offering a timeless commentary on the complex and often fraught relationships between artists and their patrons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Englishman Returned From Paris is a comedic play written by Samuel Foote in 1788. It is a sequel to his previous play, The Englishman in Paris, and follows the adventures of the same protagonist, Mr. Simple, as he returns to England after a disastrous trip to Paris. The play is a farce in two acts and is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and exaggerated characters. Mr. Simple is a naive and gullible Englishman who is easily swindled by the French. He returns to England with a French wife, Madame Belgarde, who is more interested in his money than in him. The play satirizes the cultural differences between the English and French, as well as the social and political climate of the time. Foote uses comedy to comment on the corruption and greed of the upper classes, as well as the ignorance and naivety of the lower classes.Overall, The Englishman Returned From Paris is an entertaining and witty play that provides a humorous commentary on the society of the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Tailors, Or Quadrupeds: A Tragedy For Warm Weather In Three Acts is a play written by Samuel Foote. The story revolves around a group of tailors who are transformed into animals due to their greed and selfishness. The play is set in a hot summer day, and the characters are all dressed in light clothing. The first act introduces the tailors and their arrogant behavior towards their customers. In the second act, they are cursed by a mysterious stranger and transformed into different animals, including a donkey, a monkey, and a bear. The third act depicts the tailors' struggle to cope with their new bodies and their eventual redemption. The play is a satire on human behavior and the consequences of greed and selfishness. It was first performed in 1766 and has since been adapted into various forms of media.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.