Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Aimwell's growth
Dorinda's independence Mr. Scrub's loyalty Squire Dunce's foolishness |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Aimwell and Dorinda
Aimwell and Squire Dunce Dorinda and Mrs. Sullen Mr. Scrub and Aimwell Squire Dunce and Mrs. Sullen |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received by critics
popular with audiences |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later comedies
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its critique of society
its witty dialogue its exploration of marriage |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1707
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Restoration period
early 18th century England |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Beaux' Stratagem
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:restoration_comedy
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
The Beaux' Stratagem (French play)
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic
performed in theaters worldwide studied in literature courses |
| gptkbp:main_character |
Dorinda
Aimwell Mr. Scrub Squire Dunce |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
20th century revival
21st century revival |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The world is a stage, and we are all actors."
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| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:comic_book farce |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:The_Theatre_Royal,_Drury_Lane
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| gptkbp:published_by |
1707
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:significance |
examines social norms
uses humor to critique society reflects on human behavior |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the masquerade
the journey the marriage contract |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:class
gptkb:military_operation love |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:George_Farquhar
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Farquhar
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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