The Conscious Lovers (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Richard Steele
- First Published: 1723
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Sentimental
- Time of Work: Early eighteenth century
- Setting: London, England
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Sentimental comedy
- Subjects: Class conflict, Love or romance, Class consciousness, England or English people, Eighteenth century, London, Drama or dramatists, Duels or dueling, Merchants
- Locales: London, England
Characters Discussed
Young Bevil, a gentleman of means who is in love with one girl but engaged to another, who in turn loves another man. After many complications of plot, the lovers are properly paired off.
Lucinda Sealand, who is engaged to young Bevil, who has sent her a letter permitting her to break the engagement. Her thankful letter of reply raises a misunderstanding and almost results in a duel between young Bevil and his friend Mr. Myrtle, whom Lucinda plans to marry.
Indiana Danvers, a girl whom young Bevil has befriended and whom he wishes to marry....
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