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The Chapter of Accidents is a comedic play written by Sophia Lee and first published in 1782. The play is set in the 17th century and follows the story of a wealthy merchant named Sir Timothy Treatall and his family. The Treatalls are a dysfunctional family, with each member having their own set of flaws and quirks.The play begins with the arrival of Sir Timothy's long-lost son, Charles, who has been living in Jamaica for the past several years. Charles is a charming and witty young man who quickly becomes the center of attention. However, his arrival also sets off a series of events that lead to a number of accidents and mishaps.As the play progresses, the audience is treated to a series of hilarious scenes, including mistaken identities, secret marriages, and a botched kidnapping. Despite the chaos, the play ends on a happy note, with all of the characters finding love and happiness.Throughout the play, Lee employs a number of comedic devices, including puns, wordplay, and physical comedy. The Chapter of Accidents is a classic example of 18th-century comedy and remains a popular play among theater enthusiasts 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.
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