"She Stoops to Conquer; Or, The Mistakes of a Night: A Comedy" by Oliver Goldsmith is a funny play set in the 1700s, full of mix-ups and silly mistakes that make you laugh. Young Marlow, a shy guy, has trouble talking to fancy ladies, and Miss Hardcastle gets caught up in a confusing love story. A troublemaker, Tony Lumpkin, plays pranks that make everything even more chaotic. The story begins with Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle talking about their son, Tony, and a young man named Mr. Marlow, who they hope will marry their daughter, Kate. But Marlow's shyness causes funny problems, and Tony comes up with a plan to trick everyone, leading to a night of hilarious misunderstandings. As the characters try to figure out their relationships, the play makes fun of social rules and how people try to find love.
She Stoops to Conquer; Or, The Mistakes of a Night: A Comedy
By Oliver Goldsmith
In a whirlwind of mistaken identities and mischievous pranks, a shy young man's awkwardness unleashes a night of uproarious chaos and unexpected romance.
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About the AuthorOliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish writer best known for his works such as The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), The Good-Natur'd Man (1768), The Deserted Village (1770) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771). He is thought by some to have written the classic children's tale The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765).
Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish writer best known for his works such as The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), The Good-Natur'd Man (1768), The Deserted Village (1770) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771). He is thought by some to have written the classic children's tale The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765).
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