Charming satire of the sentimental comedies of the day has entertained audiences since 1773. A young lady poses as a serving girl to win the heart of a young gentleman too shy to court ladies of his own class. Many delightful deceits, hilarious turns of plot must be played out before the play concludes happily. Notes.
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Oliver Goldsmith's comedy was a milestone: yes, it's fast and funny, almost farcical at times, a great night out, and so on, but it's also a psychological masterpiece written at the time when English society began its stately progress towards its admirable class system. Sunday Times "A bomproof comedy...Oliver Goldsmith's play is about the clash between town and country, between varying degrees of pretension." Robert Dawson Scott, The Times, 04.06.08 'Against Sean Crowley's elegant blank canvas of a set, which allows a home to be mistaken for an inn, Goldsmith's themes of class and snobbery unfold with delicious clarity. The performances are both ticklish and sophisticated - the actors step outside the action to address the audience directly - and yet played for traditional laughs and tremendous relish.' Elisabeth Mahoney, Gaurdian, 01 May 2009
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When the mischievous Tony Lumpkin directs two young gentlemen in need of accommodation to his parent's house, telling them that it is an inn, his practical joke leads to a night of misunderstanding, embarrassment and confusion for all concerned. First staged in 1773, 'She Stoops to Conquer'; or, 'The Mistakes of a Night' quickly established itself as one of the most popular English comedies.
Alistair Sim and Claire Bloom head the cast in a lively performance directed by Howard Sackler.
"I know of no comedy for many years that has so much exhilarated an audience, that has answered so much the great end of comedy – making an audience merry."
SAMUEL JOHNSON
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I am using this text to complete my A-level english. the layout leaves room for annotation and there is just enough information to inspire thought, but not too much to swamp you with detail. The price is also just right.also the fact that it was published in 1999 ensures that it is up to date.
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She Stoops to Conquor by Oliver Goldsmith is a very funny play. The characters are all splendidly individual and their interactions make for hilarious fun as the prospective husband of Kate, Marlow, mistakes her house for a pub and insults her father, her mother is carried away planning a wedding that only she is interested in, her brother play pranks, jewels change hands very quickly, and with fighting and painck attacks the dialogue is fast and witty. The Longman edition has a ten page introduction with notes on the author and an exstensive study plan at the end of the text that enables indepth study for students sitting A-levels or students working on a university degree.
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Firstly you may be thinking I've heard that author's name before, and you would be right, he also wrote the famous novel The Vicar of Wakefield (Oxford World's Classics), amongst other things. Ever since this play was first performed it has always proved a hit with theatre going audiences, and no wonder, this is a great little comedy.
This edition is ideal, being cheap and it does have some notes which may be of help. The story is a comedy, being also a satire on the sentimental plays of the era. The story is also a farce with lots of witty dialogue. I don't want to give too much away but people mistake a house for an inn due to a practical joke, there are mistaken identities, marriage proposals, an elopement and lots of wit.
This is just one of those plays that will have you laughing out loud, and I for one now want to see a stage production of it. A plot with ludicrous goings on that will have you in stitches - what more could you want? If you are a fan of The Importance of Being Earnest (Penguin Popular Classics), then you should also love this.
This edition is ideal, being cheap and it does have some notes which may be of help. The story is a comedy, being also a satire on the sentimental plays of the era. The story is also a farce with lots of witty dialogue. I don't want to give too much away but people mistake a house for an inn due to a practical joke, there are mistaken identities, marriage proposals, an elopement and lots of wit.
This is just one of those plays that will have you laughing out loud, and I for one now want to see a stage production of it. A plot with ludicrous goings on that will have you in stitches - what more could you want? If you are a fan of The Importance of Being Earnest (Penguin Popular Classics), then you should also love this.
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It didn't conquer me!
I found this very difficult to get into and unfortunately I gave up and didn't finish it! I have seen this as a play and enjoyed it so Ill stick to that!
Published 3 months ago by Ellemmeff
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Excellent quality, fast delivery. Couldn't ask for anything more!
My A-Level teacher said on Friday 9th Nov that we need to order this for the following Friday's lesson. It would've helped if she told us a bit earlier but never mind! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lucy Main
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Pretty lacking in every way
I studied this text at A- level for English Literature. After having high hopes for this text as it is a comedy I was excited to begin reading and analysing the text. Read more
Published 6 months ago by LVSouthern
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Easy reading
This is a lovely, lively and light-hearted look at society and associated snobbery etc (predictable for its era). Easy to follow, in easy to understand English. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Shazzabonne
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Good study read, but not a choice for leisure
I studies this play for my A level coursework. Once you begin to analyse characters, it is quite easy and interesting, however making the link to pastoral seemed straightforward at... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2010 by Nicole
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She stoops to Conquer but missed me completely
What can you say about Oliver Goldsmith that hasn't been said at length already?
He's so wordy - yes, i know it's a play - that reading the play is like boring Shakespeare at... Read more
He's so wordy - yes, i know it's a play - that reading the play is like boring Shakespeare at... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2010 by Ms
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An excellent version of a very funny play
She Stoops to Conquer is a remarkable and humourous play. This edition is small and light but contains a good general introduction. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2002 by "aefiandtom"
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