The Relapse
by John Vanbrugh

The Relapse Book Cover
The Relapse Cover

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What readers are saying

Many readers appreciate the humor and charm of this Restoration comedy, particularly praising the character of Lord Foppington. While some found it a bit challenging due to the archaic language and themes of vanity, others were pleasantly surprised by its wit and engaging plot. Overall, it is seen as a worthwhile introduction to the genre for modern audiences.

Legendary character of Lord FoppingtonGenuinely funny momentsWitty and charming screenplayChallenging archaic languageFocus on vanity and obsession

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Play script, including biographical notes, textual details and information about the staging of the play.

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Lord Foppington's Monologue from The Relapse by John VanBurgh

Publication

PublisherNew Mermaid
Year2007
BindingPaperback
Pages160
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780713628876
ISBN-100713628871
eISBN-139781408145098

The Relapse is a British play written by John Vanbrugh and published by New Mermaid (2007).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Google Play (eISBN 9781408145098).

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