Oliver Goldsmith · 1773
A comedic play about a young man who mistakes a wealthy gentleman's home for an inn, leading to various romantic misunderstandings.
Paula Byrne recommends it because she finds the farce hilarious.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“And the farces, I think, were great. Like She Stoops to Conquer is hilarious. They're the rivals, Sheridan.”
Why: Hilarious and great.
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