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Uniform Title: L'homme à bonne fortune. English
Title: The Lucky Man
Note: Translation of L'homme à bonne fortune.
Credits: Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock
Summary: "The Lucky Man" by Monsieur Baron is a play adapted from the French by Frank J. Morlock, likely written in the late 20th century. Set in 1687 London, it explores themes of love, fidelity, and deception, centering around the character of Cadwell, a charming yet untrustworthy man entangled in multiple romantic pursuits. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a complex web of relationships involving Cadwell, Laura, and several other women who are all vying for his attention. Laura, a widow, is in conflict over her feelings for Cadwell and is being urged by her friends Olivia and Jenny to recognize his faults. Meanwhile, various characters plot to expose Cadwell’s true nature, showcasing both his charm and his tendency to manipulate those around him. The opening establishes tension and intrigue as the characters navigate love, jealousy, and the societal pressures of their time, hinting at comedic outcomes as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Baron, Monsieur (Michel), 1653-1729
Translator: Morlock, Frank J.
EBook No.: 4906
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Comedy plays
Subject: French drama -- 17th century -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.
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Uniform Title: L'homme à bonne fortune. English
Title: The Lucky Man
Note: Translation of L'homme à bonne fortune.
Credits: Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock
Summary: "The Lucky Man" by Monsieur Baron is a play adapted from the French by Frank J. Morlock, likely written in the late 20th century. Set in 1687 London, it explores themes of love, fidelity, and deception, centering around the character of Cadwell, a charming yet untrustworthy man entangled in multiple romantic pursuits. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a complex web of relationships involving Cadwell, Laura, and several other women who are all vying for his attention. Laura, a widow, is in conflict over her feelings for Cadwell and is being urged by her friends Olivia and Jenny to recognize his faults. Meanwhile, various characters plot to expose Cadwell’s true nature, showcasing both his charm and his tendency to manipulate those around him. The opening establishes tension and intrigue as the characters navigate love, jealousy, and the societal pressures of their time, hinting at comedic outcomes as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Baron, Monsieur (Michel), 1653-1729
Translator: Morlock, Frank J.
EBook No.: 4906
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Comedy plays
Subject: French drama -- 17th century -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.