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A former military officer grapples with his new civilian life after being disbanded, leading him to cross paths with the wealthy widow, the Baroness of Bruchsal. Their comedic and romantic escapades unfold against a backdrop of love and class struggles, reflecting the societal norms of the late 18th century. This play, a classic comedy of manners, captures the challenges of reintegration into society post-service. The edition is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance while maintaining the integrity of the original work.
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The Disbanded Officer, James Johnstone, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
- Language
- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Disbanded Officer
- Subtitle
- Or The Baroness Of Bruchsal, A Comedy (1786)
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 92
- ISBN13
- 9781437035391
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- A former military officer grapples with his new civilian life after being disbanded, leading him to cross paths with the wealthy widow, the Baroness of Bruchsal. Their comedic and romantic escapades unfold against a backdrop of love and class struggles, reflecting the societal norms of the late 18th century. This play, a classic comedy of manners, captures the challenges of reintegration into society post-service. The edition is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance while maintaining the integrity of the original work.