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The Rogue's Comedy is a play written by Henry Arthur Jones and first published in 1896. The play is set in London in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man named Dick Dudgeon, who is a charming and witty rogue. Dick is in love with a woman named Kate, but she is engaged to a wealthy man named Sir Julian Beauclerc. In an effort to win Kate's heart, Dick hatches a plan to impersonate a wealthy aristocrat and win Sir Julian's approval. However, things quickly spiral out of control as Dick's lies and deceptions begin to catch up with him. The play explores themes of love, deception, and class struggle, as well as the consequences of one's actions.The Rogue's Comedy is divided into three acts and features a cast of colorful characters, including Dick's loyal friend, Tom; Sir Julian's snobbish mother, Lady Beauclerc; and a group of society ladies who are all vying for Sir Julian's attention. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and sharp social commentary.Overall, The Rogue's Comedy is a classic example of late Victorian drama and remains a popular choice for theater productions and literary analysis.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.