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The Astrologer : A Comedy (1744)

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The Astrologer: A Comedy is a play written by James Ralph and first published in 1744. The play is set in London and follows the story of a fraudulent astrologer named Abel Drugger who uses his supposed knowledge of the stars to deceive people into giving him money. However, his schemes are threatened when he falls in love with a woman named Isabella and becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the government. The play is a satire of the popular belief in astrology during the 18th century and features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bumbling conspirators, a wise old scholar, and a cunning servant. The Astrologer is a humorous and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of the time.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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  • ISBN-13: 9781165755806
  • ISBN-10: 1165755807
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.19 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.3 pounds
  • Page Count: 94

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