Goldsmith's Plays

Goldsmith's Plays: The Good-Natured Man, She Stoops To Conquer is a collection of two plays written by Oliver Goldsmith and published in 1888. The first play, The Good-Natured Man, is a comedy that follows the misadventures of a kind-hearted but naive young man named Honeywood as he tries to navigate the complexities of 18th century society. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a scheming landlady, a lovestruck heiress, and a group of debt-ridden friends who are always looking for a way to get out of trouble.The second play, She Stoops To Conquer, is also a comedy and tells the story of a wealthy young woman named Kate Hardcastle who pretends to be a barmaid in order to win the heart of a shy and socially awkward young man named Marlow. Along the way, there are mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and plenty of laughs as the characters try to navigate the social conventions of their time.Both plays are considered classics of English literature and are still performed and studied today. They are known for their witty dialogue, memorable characters, and satirical takes on the social mores of 18th century England.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.