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LoC No.: 12034309
Title: Five O'Clock Tea: Farce
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Five O'Clock Tea: Farce" by William Dean Howells is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. This theatrical work belongs to the genre of farce, which is characterized by exaggerated and improbable situations. It likely explores the social intricacies and interactions among various guests during a tea gathering, inviting a humorous examination of character relationships and societal norms of the time. The narrative unfolds in the drawing-room of Mrs. Amy Somers, who anxiously awaits her guests while engaged in playful self-reflection. The conversations between Mrs. Somers and Mr. Willis Campbell reveal a budding romantic tension, complicated by the impending arrival of other guests. As they interact, witty repartee and misunderstandings abound, leading to humorous observations about social decorum and courtship. The arrival of various characters introduces differing perspectives, and the light-hearted banter exposes the absurdities of their social gathering. Ultimately, the farce culminates in romantic revelations and comedic resolutions, showcasing Howells' skill in portraying the complexities of love and friendship amidst the backdrop of an afternoon tea party. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 27709
Published: Jan 5, 2009
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12034309
Title: Five O'Clock Tea: Farce
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Five O'Clock Tea: Farce" by William Dean Howells is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. This theatrical work belongs to the genre of farce, which is characterized by exaggerated and improbable situations. It likely explores the social intricacies and interactions among various guests during a tea gathering, inviting a humorous examination of character relationships and societal norms of the time. The narrative unfolds in the drawing-room of Mrs. Amy Somers, who anxiously awaits her guests while engaged in playful self-reflection. The conversations between Mrs. Somers and Mr. Willis Campbell reveal a budding romantic tension, complicated by the impending arrival of other guests. As they interact, witty repartee and misunderstandings abound, leading to humorous observations about social decorum and courtship. The arrival of various characters introduces differing perspectives, and the light-hearted banter exposes the absurdities of their social gathering. Ultimately, the farce culminates in romantic revelations and comedic resolutions, showcasing Howells' skill in portraying the complexities of love and friendship amidst the backdrop of an afternoon tea party. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 27709
Published: Jan 5, 2009
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.