Conscious Lovers: A Comedy In Five Acts

The Conscious Lovers is a classic comedy play written by Richard Steele. It is a five-act play that follows the story of two young lovers, Tom and Indiana, who are deeply in love but face several obstacles in their path. The play is set in the 18th century and explores themes of love, marriage, and social class.Tom, a young man of modest means, is in love with Indiana, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, Indiana's father disapproves of their relationship and wants her to marry a wealthy nobleman, Bevil Jr. To complicate matters further, Bevil Jr. is in love with Tom's cousin, Myrtle.As the play progresses, the characters navigate their way through various misunderstandings, secret meetings, and unexpected revelations. The play also features several comedic subplots, including the antics of a group of servants and the misadventures of a group of amateur actors.Ultimately, The Conscious Lovers is a lighthearted and entertaining play that explores the complexities of love and relationships in an era of strict social norms and expectations. It is a timeless classic that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences 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.