FARQUHAR, George.
The Complete Works of George Farquhar.
"Necessity, the mother of invention": The Nonesuch Press Edition of The Complete Works of George Farquhar
London: The Nonesuch Press, 1930.
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The Nonesuch Press limited edition of this comprehensive collection of the plays and writings of Irish dramatist George Farquhar. Royal octavo, two volumes, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and dates to the spine in three compartments within raised bands, ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers. One of 1,000 numbered copies, this is number 557. In fine condition with several pages uncut. Edited by Charles Stonehill. A very sharp set.
George Farquhar (1677–1707) was an influential Irish dramatist whose work marked a transition from the libertine tone of Restoration comedy to the more sentimental and morally conscious drama of the early eighteenth century. Educated at Trinity College Dublin and later joining the London stage, Farquhar became known for his witty dialogue, lively characters, and socially astute comedies, bringing a renewed energy and moral complexity to the genre of Restoration comedy. His best-known plays, The Recruiting Officer and The Beaux’ Stratagem, combine satire with a sympathetic portrayal of human frailty, social mobility and military life, often informed by his own experiences as an army officer.
The Complete Works of George Farquhar.
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