The Generous Impostor: A Comedy (1781)

By Thomas Lewis O'Beirne

Book Overview

The Generous Impostor is a comedic play written by Thomas Lewis O'Beirne and first published in 1781. The play centers around the character of Lord Courtly, a wealthy and arrogant nobleman who is tricked by a clever impostor named Sir Harry Lovelace. Sir Harry, who is actually a poor gentleman in disguise, manages to gain Lord Courtly's trust and friendship by pretending to be a wealthy and generous benefactor. As the play unfolds, Sir Harry's true identity is revealed, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and plot twists. Along the way, the play explores themes of social class, deception, and the true nature of generosity. The Generous Impostor is a witty and entertaining play that showcases O'Beirne's skill as a playwright and his keen understanding of human nature.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165660032
• ISBN13: 9781165660032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"