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Paperback The Apprentice: A Farce In Two Acts (1756) Book

ISBN: 1163879525

ISBN13: 9781163879528

The Apprentice: A Farce In Two Acts (1756)

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The Apprentice: A Farce In Two Acts is a play written by Arthur Murphy in 1756. The story revolves around the character of Dick, an apprentice who dreams of becoming a wealthy merchant. However, his ambition leads him to make some poor decisions, including borrowing money from a loan shark to impress his boss's daughter. As the plot unfolds, Dick's plans unravel, leading to a series of comical mishaps and misunderstandings. The play is a classic example of a farce, with exaggerated characters, improbable situations, and witty dialogue. It also explores themes of social class, ambition, and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, The Apprentice is a humorous and entertaining play that has been enjoyed by audiences for centuries.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.

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