Publisher's Synopsis
The Author's Farce by Henry Fielding is a satirical play that was first performed in 1730. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part being a parody of contemporary plays of the time, and the second part being a parody of the publishing industry.The play follows the story of an aspiring author, who is struggling to get his work published. He is approached by a publisher, who offers to publish his work if he agrees to certain conditions. However, the author soon realizes that the publisher is only interested in making money, and not in the quality of the work.The play is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and clever wordplay. It is a commentary on the state of the publishing industry during the 18th century, and the struggles that aspiring writers faced in getting their work published.Overall, The Author's Farce is a classic work of English literature that is still relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, and for those who enjoy satirical and comedic works.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.
