Kensington Gardens, Or The Pretenders

""Kensington Gardens, Or The Pretenders: A Comedy"" is a play written by John Leigh and first published in 1720. The play is set in Kensington Gardens, a popular public park in London, and follows the story of a group of young people who are all vying for the attention and affections of the same woman. The play is a comedy of manners, with a focus on the social interactions and relationships between the characters. Throughout the play, there are many misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements, all of which lead to a series of amusing and entertaining situations. The play also touches on themes of love, jealousy, and class differences, and offers a satirical commentary on the social norms and conventions of the time. Overall, ""Kensington Gardens, Or The Pretenders: A Comedy"" is a witty and engaging play that provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of early 18th century London.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.