Sauny the Scot or the Taming of the Shrew: A Comedy (1708)

Sauny the Scot or The Taming of the Shrew: A Comedy is a play written by John Lacy and first performed in 1708. The play tells the story of Sauny, a Scottish soldier who is tasked with taming the shrewish daughter of a wealthy merchant. Sauny uses a combination of wit, charm, and humor to win her over and ultimately marry her. Along the way, there are plenty of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, as well as a subplot involving Sauny's fellow soldiers and their own romantic pursuits. Sauny the Scot is a classic example of Restoration-era comedy, with its witty dialogue, bawdy humor, and lively characters. It remains a popular play in the canon of English literature and is often studied and performed today.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.