The Philanthropist: A Bourgeois Comedy
by Christopher Hampton
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Readers appreciate the wit and humor of the play, enjoying its clever take on bourgeois manners from the 1970s. The characters are described as engaging, making for an entertaining experience overall, though some note that its charm may feel dated. Many find the ending particularly satisfying, adding to the play's merits.
Synopsis
Philip gives a small party for his fiancee Celia and a few friends.
Afterwards Celia leaves with the others, while another young lady offers to help wash up, later revealing more intimate intentions.
Celia discovers what happened and breaks things off, revealing that she spent the night of the party with another man.
Philip then joins another couple for dinner, apparently deciding to re-enact the end of his deceased friend John's original play, which had been responsible for John's suicide.3 women, 4 men
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The Philanthropist: A Bourgeois Comedy is a comedy play written by Christopher Hampton and published by Samuel French (1971).
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Samuel French · 1971 · 58 pp
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