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The West Indian A Comedy

by Richard Cumberland
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789367809419
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 84
  • Original Price: INR 175.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 219 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

The West Indian (1771) is a comedy by Richard Cumberland that became one of his most successful works, praised for its warm humor and social insight. The play follows Belcour, a spirited young man from the West Indies, as he arrives in England and navigates its social landscape, often clashing with British customs. Through lively characters and engaging scenes, Cumberland addresses themes of cultural misunderstanding, generosity, and morality. Notably, the play breaks stereotypes, depicting Belcour sympathetically despite his outsider status. The West Indian was well-received for its progressive view of colonial characters and remains a hallmark of sentimental comedy.

Richard Cumberland (1731–1811) was an English dramatist and civil servant renowned for his sentimental comedies that often featured sympathetic portrayals of socially marginalized characters. His hit play The West Indian (1771) was celebrated for challenging stereotypes and depicting the virtues of an outsider. Cumberland’s diplomatic efforts during the American War of Independence included a secret mission to Spain, though his success was limited by disputes over Gibraltar. Beyond his plays, which often addressed moral and patriotic themes, he contributed to literature through essays, translations, and an edited journal, The London Review (1809). Cumberland is buried in Westminster Abbey.

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