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George Farquhar
George Farquhar , 1678–1707, Irish dramatist, b. Londonderry (now Derry), Ireland. After his short career as an actor ended when he severely wounded a fellow actor in a stage duel, he wrote (1698) his first comedy, Love and a Bottle. His next play, The Constant Couple (1699), established his reputation. His experiences as an army officer are reflected in The Recruiting Officer (1706). He was on his deathbed when he completed his masterpiece, The Beaux' Stratagem (1707), a witty, realistic comedy set in the country. His plays, written in an atmosphere of genial merriment, represent the transition between the licentiousness of Restoration drama and the sentimentality of the 18th cent.
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"George Farquhar." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "George Farquhar." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Farquhar.html "George Farquhar." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Farquhar.html |
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Farquhar, George
Farquhar, George (?1677–1707), at first an actor, gave up the stage and took to writing comedies. He produced Love and a Bottle in 1698, The Constant Couple, or a Trip to the Jubilee in 1699, Sir Harry Wildair in 1701, The Inconstant and The Twin Rivals in 1702, The Stage Coach (with Motteux) in 1704, The Recruiting Officer in 1706, and The Beaux' Stratagem in 1707. The last two are the best of his plays and are marked by an atmosphere of reality and good humour. He died in poverty. (See Restoration.)
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MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Farquhar, George." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Farquhar, George." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-FarquharGeorge.html MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Farquhar, George." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-FarquharGeorge.html |
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Farquhar, George
Farquhar, George (1678–1707) Irish dramatist associated with Restoration drama. His comedies were distinguished by their combination of humour and depth of character. Among his plays are The Constant Couple (1699), The Recruiting Officer (1706), and The Beaux' Stratagem (1707).
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"Farquhar, George." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Farquhar, George." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-FarquharGeorge.html "Farquhar, George." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-FarquharGeorge.html |
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