Twice Killed: A Farce in One Act by John Oxenford
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About this eBook
| Author | Oxenford, John, 1812-1877 |
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| Title | Twice Killed: A Farce in One Act |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust, Ohio State University and Google, and with special thanks to the Victorian Plays Project. |
| Summary | "Twice Killed: A Farce in One Act" by John Oxenford is a comedic play written during the early 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This farce revolves around themes of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, set against the backdrop of societal norms and the absurdity of love. Through lively characters and humorous scenarios, it explores the consequences of secrecy and deception in romantic pursuits. The storyline follows Mr. Ralph Reckless, who pursues a young lady named Julia Flighty while using a false identity to avoid the scrutiny of his guardian. Meanwhile, Tom, his servant, devises a heartfelt plan to win over Fanny Pepper by gifting her a basket filled with groceries. However, the situation escalates when Reckless finds himself hidden inside a basket intended for Fanny, leading to a chaotic series of events as various characters misunderstand the circumstances. The play culminates in a humorous resolution as all characters come together, revealing true identities and intentions amidst a series of blunders, making for a tangled, yet comedic finale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | English drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49481 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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