The Rogue's Comedy: A Play In Three Acts (1896)

By Henry Arthur Jones

Book Overview

The Rogue's Comedy: A Play In Three Acts is a play written by Henry Arthur Jones and first published in 1896. The play is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Dick Dudgeon, who is a charming rogue and a bit of a scoundrel. Dick is in love with a woman named Kate, who is engaged to another man, but he is determined to win her over. As the play progresses, we see Dick getting into all sorts of trouble, including stealing money from his employer and getting involved in a political scandal. However, despite his misdeeds, Dick remains a likable character, and the audience is drawn to his wit and charm. The play is filled with humor and witty dialogue, and it explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption. It also touches on social issues of the time, such as political corruption and the struggles of the working class. Overall, The Rogue's Comedy is a classic example of Victorian-era theater, with its focus on witty dialogue, complex characters, and social commentary. It remains a popular play to this day and is often performed in theaters around the world.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: 1167179021
• ISBN13: 9781167179020
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"