Speculation: A Comedy, In Five Acts (1800)

""Speculation: A Comedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by Frederick Reynolds and first published in 1800. The play is set in London during the late 18th century and revolves around the lives of a group of wealthy speculators who are trying to make their fortunes through risky investments in the stock market. The main character, Sir Christopher Curious, is a wealthy and ambitious businessman who is constantly seeking new opportunities for profit. He is joined by a cast of colorful characters, including his scheming wife Lady Curious, his rival Sir Peter Pliant, and a group of bumbling stockbrokers. The play is a satirical look at the world of finance and the dangers of greed and speculation. Through witty dialogue and clever plot twists, Reynolds exposes the flaws and follies of his characters and offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of putting too much faith in money and material success. ""Speculation: A Comedy, In Five Acts"" is a timeless classic that continues to entertain and enlighten readers today.As It Is Performed At The Theater Royal, Covent Garden.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.