The Astrologer: A Comedy (1744)

The Astrologer: A Comedy is a play written by James Ralph and first performed in 1744. The story follows the character of Balderdash, an astrologer who uses his knowledge of the stars to manipulate those around him. He convinces a wealthy merchant, Sir Timothy Treatall, to invest in a risky business venture and also tries to win the heart of a young woman named Belinda. However, his plans are foiled by the arrival of a rival astrologer and a series of misunderstandings and mishaps. The play is a satirical commentary on the popular belief in astrology during the 18th century, and also touches on themes of greed, deception, and love.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.