The Man Of Ten Thousand

The Man of Ten Thousand is a comedy play written by Thomas Holcroft, which was first performed at the Theater Royal, Drury Lane in 1796. The play revolves around the character of John Octavian, who is known as the ""Man of Ten Thousand"" for his ability to impersonate anyone. Octavian is a con artist who uses his talent to deceive people and gain their trust. He is also a ladies' man and has a reputation for seducing women. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Rosalind, who is immune to his charms. Octavian tries to win her heart by pretending to be someone else, but his plan backfires when Rosalind discovers his true identity. The play is a satirical commentary on the themes of identity, love, and deception. It is a humorous and entertaining work that showcases Holcroft's skill as a playwright.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.