The Generous Impostor: A Comedy (1781)

by Thomas Lewis O'Beirne

Book Overview

The Generous Impostor is a comedic play written by Thomas Lewis O'Beirne and first published in 1781. The play centers around the character of Lord Courtly, a wealthy and arrogant nobleman who is tricked by a clever impostor named Sir Harry Lovelace. Sir Harry, who is actually a poor gentleman in disguise, manages to gain Lord Courtly's trust and friendship by pretending to be a wealthy and generous benefactor. As the play unfolds, Sir Harry's true...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165660032
• ISBN13: 9781165660032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"