The Beaux Stratagem. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Queen's Theatre. de Farquhar, George, 1677-1707

Mendon, Scolar Press, 1972. Hard Cover. [10], 72 p.; 26 cm. A Scolar Press Facsimile of the first edition, London, B. Lintott, 1707. The playwright's last comedy and a classic still performed. Two impoverished young men, two young women (one married), some deceptions, some threats, a fortunate death, a deus ex machina, the foursome can marry wealthy. Vg/wrappers. 101920.