Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen: Play Guide and Free Edition
Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for O'Keeffe, John (1747–1833).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen" by John O'Keeffe is a comedy play that premiered in 1791. When naval captain Sir George Thunder searches for deserters, he discovers his niece must live as a Quaker to claim her inheritance. Meanwhile, a charming strolling actor named Rover becomes entangled in a case of mistaken identity, falling for the niece while posing as Thunder's son. As theatrical performances and romantic pursuits collide, long-buried secrets from the past emerge that threaten to upend everyone's futures.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen
- Author credits: O'Keeffe, John (1747–1833)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- English drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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