The Delinquent Or Seeing Company

The Delinquent Or Seeing Company: A Comedy In Five Acts is a play written by Frederic Reynolds and first published in 1805. The play is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Charles who is sent to debtor's prison for his reckless spending habits. While in prison, Charles meets a group of fellow debtors who call themselves the ""Seeing Company"" and who have devised a scheme to make money by pretending to be clairvoyant. Charles joins the Seeing Company and they begin to make a fortune by exploiting the gullibility of the wealthy elite. However, their scheme is eventually exposed and they are forced to face the consequences of their actions. The play is a satirical commentary on the greed and corruption of society during the Georgian era and features a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning lawyer, a duplicitous landlady, and a naive heiress. Overall, The Delinquent Or Seeing Company is a witty and entertaining comedy that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early 19th century England.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.