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David Garrick, the leading actor of his time, was also one of its most accomplished dramatists, and The Clandestine Marriage is perhaps his finest play. Its story centres on the household of a wealthy merchant, Mr. Sterling, whose main concern is that his two daughters marry men of wealth. Fanny has defied her apprentice; her sister Betsey is engaged to be married to Sir John Melvil. But Melvil and his friend Lord Ogleby both fall in love with Fanny. It is up to Lovewell to persuade both men that marriage to Fanny is out of the questionwithout revealing to them that he has already married her.The action of the play and also its setting (a landscape garden designed after the fashion of the time to provide artificial wildness and commanding views) give ample scope for Garrick and Coleman to satirize the mercantile mindyet the plays comic spirit holds appeal to those on all points of the political compass. First produced in 1766, The Clandestine Marriage was revived to great acclaim in 1995 in a London production starring Nigel Hawthorne.Fulllength plays of the late eighteenth century were usually performed together with short plays (or afterpieces) to form a full evening of entertainment. In accordance with that tradition this edition is completed by two of the most interesting examples of the genre: Charles Burneys The CunningMan (which in fact was several times performed alongside The Clandestine Marriage during the 176667 season) and The Rehearsal; or Bayes in Petticoats by Catherine Clive (who played Mrs. Heidelberg in the original production of The Clandestine Marriage).
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Clandestine Marriage? A: The main theme of The Clandestine Marriage revolves around the complexities of love and marriage, particularly in the context of social status and financial security.
- Q: Who is the author of The Clandestine Marriage? A: The author of The Clandestine Marriage is David Garrick, a prominent actor and playwright of the 18th century.
- Q: When was The Clandestine Marriage first produced? A: The Clandestine Marriage was first produced in 1766.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book available for purchase? A: The used book is listed in 'Good Condition' but may show signs of wear.
- Q: What additional plays are included in this edition of The Clandestine Marriage? A: This edition includes two additional plays: The Cunning-Man by Charles Burney and The Rehearsal; or Bayes in Petticoats by Catherine Clive.
- Q: How many pages does The Clandestine Marriage have? A: The Clandestine Marriage has 242 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in paperback.
- Q: Is there any information on the publication date of The Clandestine Marriage? A: Yes, The Clandestine Marriage was published on October 5, 1995.
- Q: What genre does The Clandestine Marriage belong to? A: The Clandestine Marriage falls under the British & Irish drama genre.
- Q: What are the key features of The Clandestine Marriage? A: The key feature of The Clandestine Marriage is that it is a used book in good condition, offering insights into 18th-century theatrical practices.