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The Old Bachelor A Comedy

The Old Bachelor A Comedy

Congreve, William

Paperback

HumorGeneral ParentingPlays

Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 9374839547
ISBN13: 9789374839546
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The old bachelor: A comedy is a Restoration-era play that explores love, deception, and the intricacies of romantic relationships through witty dialogue and social satire. The narrative follows a bachelor who outwardly pretends to disdain women while secretly nurturing affection for a young woman, alongside other characters entangled in love and courtship. Early scenes introduce playful banter and ironic exchanges, highlighting the tensions between appearance and intention, desire and societal expectation. Through the interactions of suitors and lovers, the play examines the follies, pretensions, and vulnerabilities inherent in human relationships, balancing humor with commentary on social manners. Congreve's sharp characterization and clever plotting illuminate both individual behavior and broader societal norms, portraying the complexities of courtship, honor, and personal ambition. The comedy blends amusement with reflection, using exaggerated situations and verbal wit to expose human vanity, romantic obsession, and the unpredictable consequences of desire. The old bachelor remains a classic example of Restoration comedy, showcasing the interplay of humor, moral insight, and social observation.

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