False Delicacy: A Comedy (1768)

False Delicacy: A Comedy is a play written by Hugh Kelly, first published in 1768. The story centers around a wealthy young woman named Lady Betty, who is engaged to a man named Sir Harry. Lady Betty is known for her excessive delicacy and prudishness, which causes her to reject any form of physical affection from her fianc?????.However, when Lady Betty's cousin, Mr. Frankly, comes to visit, he begins to challenge her beliefs about love and relationships. He encourages her to embrace her desires and not be afraid of physical intimacy. As a result, Lady Betty begins to question her engagement to Sir Harry and considers breaking it off in search of a more passionate relationship.The play is a satire of the societal norms of the time, particularly the idea of false delicacy and the pressure placed on women to conform to certain expectations. It also explores themes of love, desire, and the importance of being true to oneself.Overall, False Delicacy: A Comedy is a witty and entertaining play that offers a humorous critique of the social norms of the 18th century.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.