"The Old Debauchees. A Comedy" by Henry Fielding is a funny play set in the 1700s that shows how silly people can act when it comes to love, lying, and trying to get married. The story follows Old Laroon and Young Laroon as they try to win the hearts of Isabel and Beatrice, but the sneaky Father Martin gets in their way because he wants the church to be in charge of everything. Young Laroon really likes Isabel, but Father Martin's tricks and fake holiness make it hard for them to be together. The play is full of funny mistakes, characters who aren't afraid to say what they want, and a close look at how religion and society try to control people's relationships. In the end, the characters make plans, face each other, and the play reveals the crazy mix of love, desire, and the often two-faced nature of people in power.
The Old Debauchees. A Comedy
By Henry Fielding
In a world of love and lies, a young couple’s happiness hangs in the balance as they clash against a powerful, scheming priest.
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About the AuthorHenry Fielding was an English writer and magistrate known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His 1749 comic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was a seminal work in the genre. Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
Henry Fielding was an English writer and magistrate known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His 1749 comic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was a seminal work in the genre. Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
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