Publisher's Synopsis
The Town Fopp or Sir Timothy Tawdrey is a play written by Aphra Behn, first performed in 1676. The play is a satire of the fashionable and frivolous lifestyle of the upper class in Restoration England. The main character, Sir Timothy Tawdrey, is a wealthy and shallow young man who spends his time pursuing women and engaging in extravagant parties and gambling. He sets his sights on a young woman named Sylvia, who is engaged to another man, and uses his wealth and charm to try to win her over. However, Sylvia is not easily swayed by his advances and remains loyal to her fianc�����. The play also features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of witty and independent women who challenge the traditional gender roles of the time. Overall, The Town Fopp is a witty and entertaining critique of the excesses and superficiality of the upper class in 17th century England.Bell. If I must Marry any but Celinda, I shall not, Sir, enjoy one moments bliss! I shall be quite unman'd, Cruel and Brutal! A Beast, unsafe for Woman to converse with; Besides, Sir, I have given my Heart and Faith, And any second Marriage is Adultery.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.
