The Fanatick Feast

<p><i>The Fanatick Feast</i> is a rare and intriguing example of 17th-century English comedy. This anonymous play subtitled A Pleasant Comedy. As It Was Acted At A Wedding-dinner In Gr------ offers a satirical glimpse into the social and religious tensions of the era likely during the English Restoration. The title itself hints at the play's target: the fanaticks a pejorative term often applied to Puritans and other nonconformists. The comedy likely derives from poking fun at their customs and beliefs making it a valuable historical document reflecting the attitudes and anxieties of the time.</p> <p>Though the author remains unknown the play's wit and social commentary provide insights into the cultural landscape of the period. 'The Fanatick Feast' is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in English drama Restoration literature and the history of religious and social satire.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>