The village coquette; or, An Irishman's stratagem, a new opera bouffé, by T. Rogers & C.M. Gann

The village coquette; or, An Irishman's stratagem is a nineteenth-century opera bouffé attributed to the playwright Thomas Rogers in collaboration with C.M. Gann. This work reflects the broader mid-Victorian interest in the genre of light, often satirical musical theater that gained significant traction across British stages as audiences moved toward more whimsical and comedic narratives. Like many similar publications of the era, the text was printed to serve both as a libretto for potential theatrical producers and as a keepsake for theatergoers who wished to revisit the dialogue and lyrics of the performance.

The design and publication of this volume align with the standards of the period, often utilizing modest typography and standard bindings common to small-scale regional printing houses. While the play contributes to the extensive catalogue of Irish-themed stage productions that were prevalent during this time, it remains a niche piece of theatrical history. The work is largely studied today as an example of the localized, popular dramatic output that filled smaller playhouses rather than the major London theaters of the Victorian age.