George Farquhar

George Farquhar (1677 – 29 April 1707) was an Irish dramatist. He is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux' Stratagem (1707).

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    There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty.
    —George Farquhar (1678–1707)