The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689

Contributor:

Summers, Montague, 1880-1948

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III" by Aphra Behn is a collection of comedic plays written during the late 17th century, a time when theatre was blossoming in England. This particular volume includes works such as "The Town-Fop" which explores themes of love, deception, and social mores. It mostly revolves around characters entangled in romantic pursuits, specifically Sir Timothy Tawdrey, who is foolishly contracted to marry the lovely Celinda, who secretly loves Bellmour, adding further complications to their romantic entanglements. The beginning of "The Town-Fop" introduces us to Sir Timothy Tawdrey, a vain knight determined to marry Celinda for her wealth, despite her affections for Bellmour. We learn that Sir Timothy is perceived as a ridiculous coxcomb, and he expresses disdain for serious courtship, eager instead to enjoy the superficial pleasures of London life. Meanwhile, Celinda yearns for Bellmour, escalating the tension as she tries to navigate her feelings while Sir Timothy clumsily attempts to woo her. This setup creates an entertaining atmosphere filled with misunderstandings, friendships, and romantic conflicts, drawing readers into a comedic tale of love and social satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The town-fop; or, Sir Timothy Tawdrey

The false count

The lucky chance; or, An alderman's bargain

The forc'd marriage; or, The jealous bridegroom

The emperor of the moon.

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2003-11-01