St. James's Park: A Comedy (1733)

St. James's Park: A Comedy is a play written by P. Q. and originally published in 1733. The play takes place in St. James's Park, a popular London park, and follows the lives of several characters as they navigate love, politics, and social status. The main character, Sir John Loverule, is a wealthy and influential man who is in love with Lady Harriet, a woman from a lower social class. However, Lady Harriet is also being courted by Lord Tinsel, a man of higher social standing. As the play unfolds, the characters engage in a series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps, ultimately leading to a satisfying resolution. Along the way, the play satirizes the social norms and customs of the time, poking fun at the upper classes and their obsession with status and reputation. Overall, St. James's Park: A Comedy is a witty and entertaining play that provides a window into the world of 18th century London society.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.