The Runaway (play)
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| Written by | Hannah Cowley |
| Date premiered | 15 February 1776 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | England, present day |
The Runaway is a 1776
Synopsis
George Hargrave, who is home from college, is overjoyed to learn that Emily, the mysterious runaway whom his godfather, Mr. Drummond, has taken in, is the same young lady he fell in love with at a recent masquerade. Meanwhile, George's spirited cousin, Bella, helps George's sister, Harriet, and George's friend Sir Charles fall in love. George's designs are threatened when he learns that his father wants George to marry Lady Dinah, a pretentious older lady who is also very rich. When Emily's father arrives to take Emily back to London, George gives chase and snatches Emily back. Mr. Drummond saves the day by offering the young lovers some of his land so that they can have a fortune of their own.
References
Bibliography
- Escott, Angela. The Celebrated Hannah Cowley: Experiments in Dramatic Genre, 1776โ1794. Routledge, 2015.
- Greene, John C. Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances, Volume 6. Lexington Books, 2011.
- Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660โ1900: Volume III. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- Hogan, C.B (ed.) The London Stage, 1660โ1800: Volume V. Southern Illinois University Press, 1968.
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