George Farquhar
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George Farquhar was an Irish dramatist. He is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Constant Couple, The Recruiting Officer and The Beaux' Stratagem.
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Engraving of a performance of George Farquhar by Michiel van der Gucht after unknown artist, published 1711
The Constant Couple
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The Constant Couple is a 1699 play by the Irish writer George Farquhar. It is part of the Restoration comedy tradition, and is often described as a sentimental comedy. It marked the first major succes
George Farquhar
…George Farquhar (1677 – 29 April 1707) was an Irish dramatist. He is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Constant Couple (1699), The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux' Stratagem (1707). Born in Derry, Farquhar was one of seven children born to William Farquhar, a…
Late 18th-century depiction of a scene from the play.