The Reprisal, Or The Tars Of Old England: A Comedy Of Two Acts (1757)

By Tobias Smollett

Book Overview

The Reprisal, Or The Tars Of Old England is a comedic play consisting of two acts, written by Tobias George Smollett and first published in 1757. The play is set during the Seven Years' War between Britain and France and tells the story of a group of British sailors who are captured by the French and held as prisoners of war. The main character, Jack Junk, is a sailor who manages to escape from the French and returns to England seeking revenge on his captors. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a French officer who falls in love with a British woman and a group of British sailors who are more interested in drinking and carousing than in fighting the enemy. The play is full of witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and satirical jabs at the politics and social mores of the time. Despite its comedic tone, The Reprisal also addresses serious themes such as patriotism, loyalty, and the brutal realities of war. Overall, the play is a lively and entertaining glimpse into the world of 18th-century British theater.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: 1165884445
• ISBN13: 9781165884445
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"