John Bull Or The Englishman's Fireside; Sylvester Daggerwood Or New Way To Pay Old Debts; Ways And Means Or A Trip To Dover

by George Colman

Book Overview

""John Bull Or The Englishman's Fireside"" is a play written by George Colman, first performed in 1803. It satirizes the political and social climate in England during the Napoleonic Wars, with a cast of characters including John Bull, a stereotypical Englishman, and his family, as well as various politicians and military figures. The play explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and the dangers of blind nationalism.""Sylvester Daggerwood Or New Way To Pay Old Debts"" is another play by Colman, first performed in 1796. It tells the story of a man named Sylvester Daggerwood, who is heavily in debt and decides to swindle his way out of his financial troubles. The play is a comedy of errors, with Daggerwood's schemes constantly backfiring and leading him into even more trouble.""Ways And Means Or A Trip To Dover"" is a third play by Colman, first performed in 1788. It follows the misadventures of two friends, Sir David Dunder and Sir Frederick Frisky, as they try to raise money for a trip to Dover. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters and get into all sorts of trouble, leading to a hilarious and chaotic conclusion.Overall, these three plays by George Colman are classic examples of English comedy and satire from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They offer a window into the social and political issues of the time, while also providing plenty of laughs and entertainment.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: 1428652582
• ISBN13: 9781428652583
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"