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The Constant Couple; Or A Trip to the Jubilee - A Comedy in Five Acts - cover

The Constant Couple; Or A Trip to the Jubilee - A Comedy in Five Acts

George Farquhar

Publisher: Good Press

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'The Constant Couple' is a play by the Irish writer George Farquhar. It is part of the Restoration comedy tradition, and is often described as a sentimental comedy. It marked the first major success of Farquhar's career. A series of comic misunderstandings are triggered when three rivals vie for the hand of the wealthy heiress Lady Lurewell.
Available since: 12/17/2019.
Print length: 249 pages.

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