Publisher's Synopsis
Bell's British Theatre V8 is a book that contains four comedies written by Richard Steele. This book is the fourth volume in the series and includes the following plays: The Funeral, Love For Love, The Careless Husband, and The Tender Husband. The Funeral is a play about a man who fakes his own death to see how his friends and family will react. Love For Love is a romantic comedy that tells the story of two couples who are in love but face obstacles in their relationships. The Careless Husband is a play about a man who neglects his wife and family and must learn to appreciate them before it's too late. The Tender Husband is a play about a man who is too kind and loving to his wife, causing her to become bored and seek attention elsewhere. This book was first published in 1780 and is a great example of 18th-century British theatre.And The Busy Body By Mrs. Centlivre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
