The Old Debauchees. A Comedy: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Old Debauchees. A Comedy: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Old Debauchees. A Comedy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fielding, Henry (1707–1754).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Old Debauchees. A Comedy" by Henry Fielding is a play written in 1732. Based on a scandalous real-life trial, this controversial comedy tells the story of a Catholic priest who schemes to manipulate a father into unknowingly seducing his own daughter. When the intended victim discovers the plot, she devises her own trap to expose the corrupt clergyman. The play blends social commentary with anti-Catholic sentiment while exploring themes of morality, deception, and societal hypocrisy in Georgian England.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Old Debauchees. A Comedy
- Author credits: Fielding, Henry (1707–1754)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English drama -- 18th century
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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