The Fathers or the Good-Natured Man: A Comedy (1778)

The Fathers or The Good-Natured Man: A Comedy (1778) is a play written by the renowned English author, Henry Fielding. The play is set in London in the mid-18th century and revolves around the character of Mr. Honeywood, a wealthy and good-natured man who is constantly trying to help those around him. The plot of the play follows Mr. Honeywood as he tries to navigate the complicated social and romantic relationships of his acquaintances, including the scheming Mrs. Croaker, the lovestruck Leontine, and the conniving Sir William Honeywood. Along the way, Mr. Honeywood must also contend with his own romantic interests and the interference of his overbearing father, who disapproves of his son's easy-going nature.As the play progresses, the characters' various schemes and machinations become increasingly convoluted, leading to a series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities. Ultimately, however, Mr. Honeywood's kind-heartedness and generosity prevail, and the play ends on a note of reconciliation and forgiveness.The Fathers or The Good-Natured Man is widely regarded as one of Fielding's finest plays, and is praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and insightful commentary on the social mores of 18th century England.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.