The Prude's Progress: A Comedy in Three Acts by Jerome and Phillpotts
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"The Prude's Progress: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpotts is a comedy play written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a group of characters who navigate themes of poverty, ambition, and romantic entanglement, specifically focusing on the struggles of Nelly Morris and her brother Ted as they wrestle with societal pressures and personal aspirations in a modest Bloomsbury lodging house. The comedic elements
arise from their interactions with a cast of colorful supporting characters, including Adam Cherry, who proposes a marriage to Nelly to alleviate their financial woes. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Nelly Morris, who laments her dire living conditions and the struggles of her brother Ted, a medical student. Nelly reveals her longing for a better life, sparking comedic yet heartfelt discussions about their financial state and the potential intervention of their wealthier relatives. When Adam Cherry arrives, he offers both support and an unexpected marriage proposal, stirring a mix of emotions in Nelly and foreshadowing complicated relational dynamics as she grapples with the choices before her. The opening sets the stage for the exploration of sacrifice, self-respect, and social class through humor and poignant dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
|---|---|
| Author | Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 |
| Title | The Prude's Progress: A Comedy in Three Acts |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | English drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47559 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47559-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2014 |
| Last Update | Feb 22, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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