Beau Brummel

Beau Brummel

Clyde Fitch

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781432533953
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Beau Brummel: A Play In Four Acts is a dramatic work written by Clyde Fitch. The play tells the story of George Bryan Brummel, a dandy and fashion icon in Regency England. Brummel’s wit, charm, and impeccable taste in clothing made him a celebrity among the upper classes, and he became a close friend of the Prince Regent. However, Brummel’s extravagant lifestyle and gambling debts eventually led to his downfall, and he was forced to flee to France to escape his creditors. The play explores Brummel’s rise and fall, as well as his relationships with the people around him, including his lover, Lady Hester Stanhope, and his rival, the Duke of Wellington. With its witty dialogue and vivid characters, Beau Brummel: A Play In Four Acts is a captivating look at one of the most colorful figures of the Regency era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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