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A Tragedy (1787)

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27 April 2009
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Gamester: A Tragedy is a play written by Edward Moore and first published in 1787. The play tells the story of Beverley, a young man who becomes addicted to gambling and ultimately ruins his life and the lives of those around him. The play is set in 18th century England and explores themes of addiction, love, and the dangers of excessive gambling. The characters in the play include Beverley's wife, Charlotte, who tries to save him from his addiction, and his friend, Stukely, who encourages Beverley's gambling habit. The play is a cautionary tale about the dangers of gambling and the importance of self-control. Overall, Gamester: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and emotional play that explores the consequences of addiction and the power of love.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
    9781104390167
    Author
    Edward Moore
    Publisher
    Kessinger Publishing
    Published
    27 April 2009
    Format
    Paperback / softback

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    Gamester: A Tragedy is a play written by Edward Moore and first published in 1787. The play tells the story of Beverley, a young man who becomes addicted to gambling and ultimately ruins his life and the lives of those around him. The play is set in 18th century England and explores themes of addiction, love, and the dangers of excessive gambling. The characters in the play include Beverley's wife, Charlotte, who tries to save him from his addiction, and his friend, Stukely, who encourages Beverley's gambling habit. The play is a cautionary tale about the dangers of gambling and the importance of self-control. Overall, Gamester: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and emotional play that explores the consequences of addiction and the power of love.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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