The Hobby-Horse

The Hobby-Horse is a comedic play written by Arthur Wing Pinero, originally published in 1904. The play follows the story of a wealthy and successful businessman named Sir George Orreyed, who is well-respected in his community and admired by his peers. However, Sir George has a secret passion for collecting hobby-horses, which he keeps hidden from his wife and friends.When Sir George's wife discovers his hobby, she becomes outraged and demands that he give up his childish obsession. Sir George refuses, and the situation becomes increasingly complicated as his friends and colleagues are drawn into the drama. The play explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the importance of individual passions and interests.The Hobby-Horse is a witty and entertaining play that showcases Pinero's talent for crafting complex characters and clever dialogue. It has been praised for its insightful commentary on Victorian society and its ability to make audiences both laugh and think. This edition of the play includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and annotations to help readers better understand the historical and cultural context of the work.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.