Time's A Tell-Tale: A Comedy, In Five Acts (1807)

Time's A Tell-Tale: A Comedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Henry Siddons and originally published in 1807. The play follows the story of a young man named Charles, who is in love with a woman named Emily. However, Emily's father disapproves of their relationship and tries to keep them apart. Charles then seeks the help of a time-traveling wizard named Time, who takes him back in time to try and change the course of events. Along the way, Charles meets various historical figures, including Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I. The play is a comedic look at the idea of time travel and the consequences of trying to change the past. It also explores themes of love, family, and the importance of making the most of the time we have. Overall, Time's A Tell-Tale is an entertaining and thought-provoking play that offers a unique perspective on the concept of time.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.