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George Farquhar - The Beaux-Strategem: "There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty."
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Farquhar's journey from a troubled acting career to a celebrated playwright is marked by his early successes at London's Drury Lane Theatre, with plays like "Love and a Bottle" and "The Constant Couple." His dual life as a soldier and playwright offered rich experiences that shaped his later works, including "The Recruiting Officer" and his masterpiece, "The Beaux Stratagem." His vibrant dialogue and character-driven narratives revitalized English drama, influencing future playwrights. Tragically, he passed away at 40, shortly after his greatest triumph.
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George Farquhar - The Beaux-Strategem: "There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty.", George Farquhar
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- Title
- George Farquhar - The Beaux-Strategem: "There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty."
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Farquhar
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 114
- ISBN13
- 9781787373051
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Farquhar's journey from a troubled acting career to a celebrated playwright is marked by his early successes at London's Drury Lane Theatre, with plays like "Love and a Bottle" and "The Constant Couple." His dual life as a soldier and playwright offered rich experiences that shaped his later works, including "The Recruiting Officer" and his masterpiece, "The Beaux Stratagem." His vibrant dialogue and character-driven narratives revitalized English drama, influencing future playwrights. Tragically, he passed away at 40, shortly after his greatest triumph.