Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 118 Regnard, Jean-François 1655 1709 Regnard, Jean-Francois Regnard, Jean François F.R**T.D., Sieur R**T.D.F., Sieur Morlock, Frank J. Le retour imprévu. English The Unforseen Return Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock "The Unforseen Return" by Jean-François Regnard is a comedic play written in the early 18th century, particularly reflecting the style of French theatre of that era. This one-act comedy revolves around themes of love, deception, and the whims of social class, showcasing the characters Edward Richly and Belinda, as well as an array of supporting characters, all caught in a web of misunderstandings and comedic situations. The play is a lighthearted exploration of how familial and financial pressures can influence romantic relationships. The storyline unfolds as Edward Richly is preparing to marry Belinda, but complications arise with the unexpected return of his father, Mr. Richly, who is completely unaware of his son's extravagant lifestyle and debts. As the characters scramble to keep the father from discovering the true nature of his son's affairs, misunderstandings ensue, leading to humorous exchanges between the characters, including the meddlesome Mrs. Prim and the loud Squire. The tension heightens with Mr. Richly's interest in the fate of his house and wealth, compounded by Roger's attempts to cover up the truth, ultimately leading to revelations that could change everything. The play concludes on a positive note, celebrating love and marriage amidst the shenanigans, making it a delightful comedic experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Comedy plays French drama -- 18th century -- Translations into English Haunted houses -- France -- Drama France -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Drama PQ Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: French Literature 78277 2025-08-02T12:28:19.826547 text/html 78094 2025-01-09T01:27:15.760805 text/html 93938 2025-08-02T12:28:24.000518 application/epub+zip 92821 2025-08-02T12:28:21.379531 application/epub+zip 92821 2025-08-02T12:28:20.379542 application/epub+zip 192568 2025-08-02T12:28:25.803528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183001 2025-08-02T12:28:23.372523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158643 2022-09-03T03:58:09.326241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59355 2025-08-02T12:28:19.480538 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 58994 2013-05-20T15:54:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19101 2025-08-02T12:28:25.991501 application/rdf+xml 13124 2025-08-02T12:28:20.864527 image/jpeg 3377 2025-08-02T12:28:20.620532 image/jpeg 22355 2013-05-20T15:55:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 92393 2025-08-02T12:28:19.834546 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia