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    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee: A Comedy, in Five Acts
    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee: A Comedy, in Five Acts
    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee: A Comedy, in Five Acts
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    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee: A Comedy, in Five Acts

    By George Farquhar

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    'The Constant Couple' is a play by the Irish writer George Farquhar. It is part of the Restoration comedy tradition, and is often described as a sentimental comedy. It marked the first major success of Farquhar's career. A series of comic misunderstandings are triggered when three rivals vie for the hand of the wealthy heiress Lady Lurewell.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateApr 25, 2021
    ISBN4064066174392
    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee: A Comedy, in Five Acts

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