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Lying Lover- or, The Ladies Friendship

Lying Lover- or, The Ladies Friendship

By: Richard Steele
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 In this lively play, the action unfolds with the same vigor that the protagonist brought from France, infused with a delightful humor crafted in England. The central character, armed with a fine education, a vivid imagination, and a generous fortune, lacks the prudence and wisdom befitting a true gentleman. His reckless pursuits lead him into a tangle of false love, drunken debauchery, and ultimately, the tragic death of a friend. Yet, as the fifth act dawns, he finds himself grappling with guilt and confusion, waking in a jail cell, pondering the consequences of his actions without fully understanding the reasons behind them. (From Preface) - Summary by PrefaceCopyright Plays and Dramas
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  • 005 - Act 5

    005 - Act 5
    Jan 6 2026
    In this lively play, the action unfolds with the same vigor that the protagonist brought from France, infused with a delightful humor crafted in England. The central character, armed with a fine education, a vivid imagination, and a generous fortune, lacks the prudence and wisdom befitting a true gentleman. His reckless pursuits lead him into a tangle of false love, drunken debauchery, and ultimately, the tragic death of a friend. Yet, as the fifth act dawns, he finds himself grappling with guilt and confusion, waking in a jail cell, pondering the consequences of his actions without fully understanding the reasons behind them. (From Preface) - Summary by Preface
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    33 mins
  • 004 - Act 4

    004 - Act 4
    Jan 6 2026
    In this lively play, the action unfolds with the same vigor that the protagonist brought from France, infused with a delightful humor crafted in England. The central character, armed with a fine education, a vivid imagination, and a generous fortune, lacks the prudence and wisdom befitting a true gentleman. His reckless pursuits lead him into a tangle of false love, drunken debauchery, and ultimately, the tragic death of a friend. Yet, as the fifth act dawns, he finds himself grappling with guilt and confusion, waking in a jail cell, pondering the consequences of his actions without fully understanding the reasons behind them. (From Preface) - Summary by Preface
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    31 mins
  • 003 - Act 3

    003 - Act 3
    Jan 6 2026
    In this lively play, the action unfolds with the same vigor that the protagonist brought from France, infused with a delightful humor crafted in England. The central character, armed with a fine education, a vivid imagination, and a generous fortune, lacks the prudence and wisdom befitting a true gentleman. His reckless pursuits lead him into a tangle of false love, drunken debauchery, and ultimately, the tragic death of a friend. Yet, as the fifth act dawns, he finds himself grappling with guilt and confusion, waking in a jail cell, pondering the consequences of his actions without fully understanding the reasons behind them. (From Preface) - Summary by Preface
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    19 mins
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