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  • Inkle and Yarico: An opera in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    The story follows Inkle, an ambitious Englishman who ventures into the New World seeking wealth. During his journey, he encounters Yarico, a kind and resourceful woman who saves him from danger. Despite their cultural differences, the two develop a bond, and Yarico falls deeply in love with Inkle. However, once they return to an English settlement, Inkle faces a moral dilemma: he realizes he can ... Read more

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  • The Clandestine Marriage

    by George Colman ...
    POETS and Painters, who from Nature draw Their beſt and richeſt Stores, have made this Law: That each ſhould neighbourly aſſiſt his Brother, And ſteal with Decency from one another. To-night, your matchleſs Hogarth gives the Thought, Which from his Canvas to the Stage is brought. And who ſo fit to warm the Poet's Mind, As he who pictur'd Morals and Mankind? But not the ſame their Characters and ... Read more

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  • The Battle of Hexham or Days of Old: a play in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    The play’s story centers on characters caught up in the political upheaval following the Battle of Hexham (1464), a significant conflict during the Wars of the Roses between the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The protagonist, a loyal Lancastrian soldier, faces a crisis when his honor and loyalty are tested by his love for a young woman whose family has Yorkist ties. Amidst war and shifting ... Read more

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  • John Bull Or The Englishman's Fireside: A Comedy in Five Acts

    by George Colman ...
    The play centers around the character of John Bull, a stereotypical Englishman who embodies the virtues of the British middle class—hardworking, honest, and patriotic. John is a prosperous merchant, proud of his family and his home, which represents the stability and moral goodness of English society. The plot revolves around his efforts to protect his domestic happiness and uphold his sense of ... Read more

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  • The Surrender of Calais: A Play, in Three Acts

    by George Colman ...
    "The Surrender of Calais" is a compelling play by George Colman that delves into themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the complexities of human emotions during times of conflict. Set against the backdrop of the historical siege of Calais, the narrative unfolds through the interactions of its characters, who grapple with their fates and the weight of their decisions. Colman's masterful dialogue and ... Read more

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  • A Fairy Tale in Two Acts Taken from Shakespeare (1763)

    The play retains much of the enchanted, magical atmosphere of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, particularly the interactions between the fairy world and the human characters. The central story revolves around the love entanglements of four Athenian lovers—Lysander, Hermia, Demetrius, and Helena—who, under the influence of magic, find themselves in comical situations. The fairy king Oberon and queen ... Read more

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  • Inkle and Yarico: An opera, in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    Inkle and Yarico: An Opera in Three Acts, penned by George Colman, is a masterful blend of lyricism and narrative that explores themes of love, betrayal, and cultural clash. Drawing upon the historical backdrop of British colonialism, the opera adapts the fortunes of a young Englishman, Inkle, who encounters the indigenous Yarico in the Caribbean. Colman employs a rich, picturesque literary style, ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of George Colman

    by George Colman ...
    The Complete Works of George ColmanThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - A Fairy Tale in Two Acts Taken from Shakespeare (1763)2 - John Bull; Or, The Englishman's Fireside: A Comedy, in Five Acts3 - The Battle of Hexham;4 - The Surrender of Calais5 - Inkle and Yarico ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of George Colman

    by George Colman ...
    The Complete Works of George ColmanGeorge Colman, known as "the Younger", was an English dramatist and miscellaneous writer. He was the son of George Colman the Elder.This collection includes the following:John BullBroad GrinsThe Battle of HexhamThe Surrender of CalaisInkle and Yarico ... Read more

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  • The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old

    A play in three acts

    by George Colman ...
    George Colman's "The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old" is a compelling historical play that intricately weaves themes of loyalty, conflict, and the tumultuous nature of power during the Wars of the Roses. Set against the backdrop of the 1464 Battle of Hexham, the work is marked by Colman'Äôs characteristic wit and dramatic flair, employing vibrant dialogue and authentic historical references. The ... Read more

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  • The Plays of George Colman the Younger

    Volume 2

    by George Colman ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Originally composed and published in 1981, this second book makes up two volumes of the plays of George Colman the Younger. Versatile, industrious, talented, George Colman the Younger (1762-1836) followed Sheridan as England's most popular playwright. He wrote not only monologues, farces, pantomimes, comic operas, and straight comedies, but also hybrid three-act anticipations of melodrama. ... Read more

    $111.30 CAD

  • The Plays of George Colman the Younger

    Volume 1

    by George Colman ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Originally composed and published in 1981, this second book makes up two volumes of the plays of George Colman the Younger. Versatile, industrious, talented, Goerge Colman the Younger (1762-1836) followed Sheridan as England's most popular playwright. He wrote not only monologues, farces, pantomimes, comic operas, and straight comedies, but also hybrid three-act anticipations of melodrama. ... Read more

    $97.55 CAD