The Recruiting Officer is a play by Irish playwright George Farquhar. Considered a good example of restoration comedy, it contains several stock characters (identifiable for their openly symbolic or ironic names, like the judges “Mr. Scruple,” “Mr. Balance,” and “Mr. Scale.”) common to contemporary drama. · The Recruiting Officer () by the wonderfully named Irish dramatist George Farquhar is a classic of English comic satire so it is most welcome to Estimated Reading Time: 6 mins. · Since its first appearance in , The Recruiting Officer has remained a scathing satire of military recruitment. George Farquhar knew the subject well, since he had been involved himself in the tricks and intimidation that enlisted recruits for Queen Anne's army in the War of Author: George Farquhar.
Buy The Recruiting Officer by George Farquhar online at Alibris. We have new and used copies available, in 21 editions - starting at $ Shop now. George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer must be understood within the context of the War of the Spanish Succession (), and especially England's overwhelming victory at the Battle of Blenheim (Aug) under John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough. The recruiting officer a comedy. Marked with the variations in the manager's book, at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London, Printed for T. Lowndes, T. Caslon, T. Becket, and W. Nicoll by George Farquhar ★ ★ ★ ★ ; 1 Ratings 3 Want to read; 1 Currently reading; 1 Have read.
The Recruiting Officer () by the wonderfully named Irish dramatist George Farquhar is a classic of English comic satire so it is most welcome to have the pleasure of seeing Charlie Ryall’s. Since its first appearance in , The Recruiting Officer has remained a scathing satire of military recruitment. George Farquhar knew the subject well, since he had been involved himself in the tricks and intimidation that enlisted recruits for Queen Anne's army in the War of Spanish Succession from The Recruiting Officer is a play by Irish playwright George Farquhar. Considered a good example of restoration comedy, it contains several stock characters (identifiable for their openly symbolic or ironic names, like the judges “Mr. Scruple,” “Mr. Balance,” and “Mr. Scale.”) common to contemporary drama.
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