Sir Anthony: A Comedy Of The Outskirts, In Three Acts

By Charles Haddon Chambers

Book Overview

Sir Anthony: A Comedy of the Outskirts, in Three Acts is a play written by C. Haddon Chambers and originally published in 1909. The story revolves around Sir Anthony, a wealthy and eccentric old man who lives in a country estate on the outskirts of London. Sir Anthony is a bit of a recluse, but he is also a generous and kind-hearted man who loves to entertain guests at his home. The play opens with Sir Anthony's niece, Lady Ursula, and her husband, Lord John, visiting him at his estate. They are accompanied by their friend, Captain Dancy, who is immediately smitten with Sir Anthony's beautiful ward, Sylvia. However, Sylvia is engaged to a man named Richard, who is away on business. When Richard returns, he finds that Captain Dancy has been courting Sylvia in his absence. As the play progresses, Sir Anthony becomes increasingly concerned about the romantic entanglements of his guests. He tries to intervene and set things right, but his efforts only lead to more confusion and misunderstandings. Eventually, everything is sorted out and the couples are reunited, but not before Sir Anthony has had a chance to show off his wit and charm. Overall, Sir Anthony: A Comedy of the Outskirts, in Three Acts is a lighthearted and entertaining play that explores themes of love, romance, and social class. It is a classic example of the comedic genre and a must-read for fans of British literature and 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: 1165896710
• ISBN13: 9781165896714
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"