The Chapter of Accidents is a comedic play written by Sophia Lee and first performed in 1780. The play is set in London and follows the story of a wealthy merchant named Sir Christopher Curry who is trying to arrange marriages for his children. However, his plans are disrupted when a series of unexpected accidents occur, including a fire, a robbery, and a mistaken identity. As the chaos unfolds, Sir Christopher's family and friends must navigate their way through the mishaps and misunderstandings to reach a happy resolution ...
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The Chapter of Accidents is a comedic play written by Sophia Lee and first performed in 1780. The play is set in London and follows the story of a wealthy merchant named Sir Christopher Curry who is trying to arrange marriages for his children. However, his plans are disrupted when a series of unexpected accidents occur, including a fire, a robbery, and a mistaken identity. As the chaos unfolds, Sir Christopher's family and friends must navigate their way through the mishaps and misunderstandings to reach a happy resolution. The play is known for its witty dialogue, intricate plot, and satirical commentary on the social norms of the time. It is a classic example of 18th-century English comedy and remains a popular choice for theatrical productions and literary analysis.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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