The Man Of Ten Thousand: A Comedy, As It Is Acted At The Theater Royal, Drury Lane (1796)

The Man of Ten Thousand is a comedic play written by Thomas Holcroft and first performed at the Theater Royal, Drury Lane in 1796. The play centers around the character of Lord Avondale, a wealthy and powerful man who has a reputation for being able to solve any problem. The play follows Avondale as he attempts to help various characters with their personal and professional struggles, including a young woman who is being forced into an unwanted marriage, a struggling playwright, and a group of farmers who are being exploited by their landlord. Along the way, Avondale's own personal life becomes entangled in the drama, as he must navigate his own romantic feelings and familial obligations. The play is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and a cast of memorable characters.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.