The Disbanded Officer: Or The Baroness Of Bruchsal, A Comedy (1786)

The Disbanded Officer: Or The Baroness Of Bruchsal, A Comedy is a play written by James Johnstone and first published in 1786. The story revolves around the character of Captain Plume, a former officer who has been disbanded from the army due to his reckless behavior. He travels to Bruchsal, where he meets the Baroness, a wealthy and attractive widow who takes an interest in him.The play is a romantic comedy, with Captain Plume and the Baroness engaging in witty banter and flirtation. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of several other characters, including a scheming lawyer and a jealous suitor, who all have their own agendas.Throughout the play, Johnstone explores themes of love, class, and social status, as well as the challenges faced by individuals who have been cast out from society. The Disbanded Officer: Or The Baroness Of Bruchsal is considered a classic of 18th-century English theatre, and remains popular among audiences and scholars alike.As Performed At The Theater Royal In The Hay Market.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.