Harlequin Premier

Harlequin Premier: A Farce, As It Is Daily Acted (1769) is a humorous play written by an anonymous author. The play follows the adventures of Harlequin, a mischievous and cunning character who is known for his trickery and wit. Harlequin is joined by a cast of colorful characters, including Pantaloon, a wealthy old man, and Columbine, a beautiful young woman.The play is set in a fictional world where anything can happen, and the characters often break the fourth wall to interact with the audience. The plot is filled with twists and turns, as Harlequin and his friends attempt to outsmart each other and achieve their goals.Throughout the play, the characters engage in physical comedy, wordplay, and slapstick humor. The dialogue is witty and fast-paced, with clever puns and double entendres woven throughout.Harlequin Premier: A Farce, As It Is Daily Acted was a popular play in its time and is considered a classic of the farce genre. It continues to be performed and studied by theater enthusiasts and scholars 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.