Publisher's Synopsis
The Author's Farce is a satirical play written by Henry Fielding, first performed in 1730. The play is a comedic take on the life of an author, and follows the story of a struggling writer named Harry Luckless who is desperate for success. Luckless is constantly thwarted by his unscrupulous publisher, who manipulates him for his own gain. Along the way, Luckless encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a drunken poet, a scheming actress, and a corrupt bookseller. The play is filled with witty dialogue and clever wordplay, and is a scathing commentary on the publishing industry of the time. Despite its initial critical reception, The Author's Farce has since become a classic of English literature and is still performed today.Money. Yes, you told me of a play, and stuff: but you never told me you would order a gentleman to pay me. A sweet, pretty, good-humoured gentleman he is, heaven bless him! Well, you have comical ways with you: but you have honesty at the bottom, and I'm sure the gentleman himself will own I gave you that character.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.
