Polly Honeycombe

Polly Honeycombe is a one-act dramatic novel written by George Colman. The story revolves around the titular character, Polly Honeycombe, who is a young woman trying to make a living as a seamstress in London. She is pursued by a wealthy man named Sir John Flowerdale, who wants to marry her despite her lack of social status. Polly is torn between her desire for financial security and her love for a poor young man named Harry. As the drama unfolds, Polly must make a difficult decision about her future and her heart. The play explores themes of love, social class, and the power dynamics between men and women in 18th century England. Colman's writing is witty and engaging, with sharp dialogue and vivid characterizations that bring the story to life. Polly Honeycombe is a classic work of British literature that continues to captivate audiences today.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.