Publisher's Synopsis
The Good-Natured Man is a comedy play written by Oliver Goldsmith and published in 1884. The play follows the story of Mr. Honeywood, a kind-hearted and generous man who is always willing to help those in need. He moves to London from the countryside and becomes friends with a group of characters, including a flirtatious young woman named Miss Richland, a scheming landlady named Mrs. Croaker, and a dishonest servant named Jarvis.As the play progresses, Mr. Honeywood's good nature is put to the test as he tries to navigate the complex relationships and schemes of his new acquaintances. He is forced to confront his own naivety and learn to stand up for himself, all while trying to maintain his reputation as a kind and charitable man.The Good-Natured Man is a classic comedy of manners, filled with witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements. It explores themes of social class, morality, and the nature of true kindness. Despite being written over 200 years ago, the play's themes and characters remain relevant and entertaining to modern audiences.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.
