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Alexis's Paradise

- Or A Trip To The Garden Of Love At Vaux-Hall, A Comedy (1722)

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Alexis's Paradise: Or A Trip To The Garden Of Love At Vaux-Hall, A Comedy (1722) is a play written by James Newton. The plot revolves around the character of Alexis, who is a young man in love with a woman named Leonora. Alexis is determined to win Leonora's heart, but she is already engaged to another man. To make matters worse, Leonora's father is determined to marry her off to someone else for financial gain. In an attempt to win Leonora over, Alexis takes her to the famous pleasure garden of Vaux-Hall, where they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of prostitutes, a band of musicians, and a fortune-teller. Through a series of mishaps and misunderstandings, Alexis and Leonora's relationship is tested, but ultimately they are able to overcome the obstacles in their way and find true love.The play is a lighthearted and entertaining comedy, filled with witty dialogue, lively music, and colorful characters. It also provides a glimpse into the vibrant social scene of 18th century London, particularly the popular pleasure gardens that were a favorite destination for people of all classes. Overall, Alexis's Paradise is a charming and enjoyable work of literature that offers a unique perspective on life and love in the Georgian era.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165888634
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 74
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 109 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 25. november 2024
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Alexis's Paradise: Or A Trip To The Garden Of Love At Vaux-Hall, A Comedy (1722) is a play written by James Newton. The plot revolves around the character of Alexis, who is a young man in love with a woman named Leonora. Alexis is determined to win Leonora's heart, but she is already engaged to another man. To make matters worse, Leonora's father is determined to marry her off to someone else for financial gain. In an attempt to win Leonora over, Alexis takes her to the famous pleasure garden of Vaux-Hall, where they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of prostitutes, a band of musicians, and a fortune-teller. Through a series of mishaps and misunderstandings, Alexis and Leonora's relationship is tested, but ultimately they are able to overcome the obstacles in their way and find true love.The play is a lighthearted and entertaining comedy, filled with witty dialogue, lively music, and colorful characters. It also provides a glimpse into the vibrant social scene of 18th century London, particularly the popular pleasure gardens that were a favorite destination for people of all classes. Overall, Alexis's Paradise is a charming and enjoyable work of literature that offers a unique perspective on life and love in the Georgian era.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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