False Impressions

False Impressions: A Comedy In Five Acts is a play written by Richard Cumberland in 1797. The story revolves around the character of Lord Abberville, a wealthy and arrogant nobleman who is convinced that he has the power to manipulate and control the people around him. However, his plans are thwarted when he meets Lady Emily, a strong-willed and independent woman who refuses to be swayed by his charms.As the play progresses, Lord Abberville becomes increasingly desperate in his attempts to win Lady Emily's affections, resorting to underhanded tactics and deceitful behavior. Meanwhile, a cast of colorful characters, including Lady Emily's cousin and a group of bumbling servants, add to the chaos and confusion.False Impressions is a witty and satirical comedy that explores themes of love, power, and social class. Cumberland's clever dialogue and sharp observations of human behavior make for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. The play was well-received during its time and continues to be performed in theaters around the world today.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.