Experience the uproarious satire of Henry Fielding's "Tom Thumb: A Tragedy, As It Is Acted at the Theatre in the Hay-Market." This play, first performed in 1730, is a comedic masterpiece that parodies the conventions of tragedy and heroic drama. Fielding's wit and sharp social commentary shine through in this tale of a diminutive hero and the larger-than-life characters who surround him. "Tom Thumb" remains a relevant and entertaining work, offering a glimpse into the theatrical landscape of the 18th century. Its enduring ...
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Experience the uproarious satire of Henry Fielding's "Tom Thumb: A Tragedy, As It Is Acted at the Theatre in the Hay-Market." This play, first performed in 1730, is a comedic masterpiece that parodies the conventions of tragedy and heroic drama. Fielding's wit and sharp social commentary shine through in this tale of a diminutive hero and the larger-than-life characters who surround him. "Tom Thumb" remains a relevant and entertaining work, offering a glimpse into the theatrical landscape of the 18th century. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever humor and its ability to poke fun at societal pretensions. Rediscover this classic example of English dramatic satire and enjoy the timeless comedy of Henry Fielding. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 0050018140.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 0050018140.
Add this copy of Tom Thumb; : and, the Tragedy of Tragedies; (the to cart. $50.26, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Oliver & Boyd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 0050018132.
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