The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts by Horace C. Dale
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About this eBook
| Author | Dale, Horace C. |
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| Title | The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts" by Horace C. Dale is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Deacon Thornton, a boisterous and somewhat inebriated character, as he navigates various social entanglements leading up to his niece's wedding while dealing with interactions with other colorful characters, including his sister-in-law and her family. The play explores themes of mistaken identities, family dynamics, and humorous misunderstandings. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Deacon Thornton arriving in Eastville for a family event, amidst suspicions surrounding a recent robbery linked to his nephew, George Graef. The Deacon, in his lighthearted intoxication, becomes embroiled in the unfolding drama while attempting to maintain his composure amidst a host of quirky characters, including Mrs. Thornton, her daughter Helen, and the charmingly mischievous servant Pete. The play opens with a blend of humor and intrigue, setting the stage for a series of comedic events that promise to entertain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42581 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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