The Recruiting Officer: Play Guide and Free Edition
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The Recruiting Officer is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Farquhar, George (?–1707).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Recruiting Officer" by George Farquhar is a play written in 1706. It follows two English Army officers—the womanizing Captain Plume and the cowardly Captain Brazen—as they recruit soldiers in Shrewsbury. Their military mission becomes entangled with romantic pursuits and social schemes. Sylvia disguises herself as a male recruit to be near Plume, while Worthy attempts to win back the now-wealthy Melinda. Through mistaken identities, dubious recruiting tactics, and romantic rivalries, the play weaves together the complications of love and ambition in this Restoration comedy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Recruiting Officer
- Author credits: Farquhar, George (?–1707)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English drama (Comedy)
- English drama -- Restoration, 1660-1700
- Military towns -- Drama
- Recruiting and enlistment -- Drama
- Shrewsbury (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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