| Author |
Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797 |
| LoC No. |
66002162
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| Title |
The Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Joseph Cooper, Alex Buie, The Type-In Addicts, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir" by Charles Macklin is a satirical play written in the mid-18th century. This work serves as an afterpiece, a genre characterized by short comedic performances added to longer theatrical presentations during the period. The primary focus of the play is on the social follies of the time, offering a humorous critique of the public and their follies, particularly in the context of the theatre and London society. The play unfolds through the character of Pasquin, who acts as a public censor, addressing and ridiculing various societal figures and their vices. The narrative lacks a conventional plot and primarily serves as a platform for Macklin's sharp social commentary, delivered through exaggerated characters and witty dialogue. Pasquin and his companion Marforio engage with a series of characters that personify the absurdities and moral weaknesses of early 18th-century English society, using satire to explore themes of pretentiousness, gaming, and decency. The farce culminates in a rich tapestry of comedic encounters and reflections on the nature of public opinion, theatricality, and human behavior, ultimately leaving the audience with a blend of laughter and critical thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30584 |
| Release Date |
Dec 2, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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