Cupid: A Burlesque Burletta, in One Act

By Joseph Graves

Book Overview

Cupid: A Burlesque Burletta, In One Act is a comedic play written by Joseph Graves and first published in 1837. The play is a parody of the classical mythological figure of Cupid, the god of love, and his mischievous antics. The story follows Cupid as he attempts to bring together a mismatched couple, a wealthy merchant and a poor peasant girl, through his usual methods of love arrows and manipulation. However, his plans are thwarted when the couple's respective fathers intervene, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps. The play is filled with witty dialogue, physical comedy, and satirical commentary on the societal norms and conventions of the time. Overall, Cupid: A Burlesque Burletta, In One Act is a lighthearted and entertaining work that showcases Graves' skill as a playwright and his ability to poke fun at the absurdities of human behavior.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161884254
• ISBN13: 9781161884258
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"