| Author |
Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915 |
| Title |
Frivolities, Especially Addressed to Those Who Are Tired of Being Serious
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The purse which was found -- For one night only -- Returning a verdict -- The Chancellor's ward -- A honeymoon trip -- The burglar's blunder -- Ninepence -- A battlefield up-to-date -- Mr. Harland's pupils -- A burglar alarm -- A lesson in sculling -- Outside.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by
Google Books (Oxford University)
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| Summary |
"Frivolities, Especially Addressed to Those Who Are Tired of Being Serious" by Richard Marsh is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various lighthearted and comedic situations that invite readers to take a break from the seriousness of everyday life. The characters are eclectic, including a clergyman, various applicants for a lost purse, and a whimsical waiter, all contributing to the comical tone of the narrative. The opening of the collection begins with an amusing scene focusing on a protagonist who has found a purse and is now dealing with a stream of eccentric characters claiming ownership over it. As several applicants arrive at his door, their increasingly desperate and often absurd attempts to describe the lost purse reveal a colorful tapestry of society's characters, from a seedy clergyman to the unemployed. The protagonist's exasperation grows as the chaotic situation unfolds, leading to humorous interactions that highlight the ridiculousness of their claims. This sets the tone for a series of amusing encounters that promise to entertain readers with lighthearted storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Humorous stories, English
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40454 |
| Release Date |
Aug 8, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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