Bell's British Theatre Volume 8 is a collection of four comedies by the renowned playwright Richard Steele. The book is the fourth volume in the series and contains the plays The Funeral, Love For Love, The Careless Husband, and The Tender Husband. The comedic works are set in different time periods and explore various themes such as love, marriage, and family dynamics. The Funeral is a satire on the extravagance of funerals, while Love For Love is a witty commentary on the social norms of courtship and marriage. The Careless Husband is a play about the consequences of infidelity and The Tender Husband is a romantic comedy that explores the themes of love and loyalty. The book was originally published in 1780 and has since become a classic in British theatre. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre and the works of Richard Steele.And The Busy Body By Mrs. Centlivre.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.