Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 409 Knowles, James Sheridan 1784 1862 Knowles, J. Sheridan (James Sheridan) Knowles, J. S. (James Sheridan) Knowles, Sheridan Morley, Henry 1822 1894 The Hunchback Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunchback_(play) Transcribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price "The Hunchback" by James Sheridan Knowles is a drama written during the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s. The play revolves around the complex interactions of its characters, particularly focusing on the titular character, Master Walter, who is characterized by his hunchback and wit, as well as the relationships that entwine the wealthy and titled figures of society with those of lesser status. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a lively tavern scene where expectations and ambitions run high, particularly for Master Wilford, who looks forward to inheriting a title due to the impending death of the Earl of Rochdale. His interactions with friends reveal his aspirations for wealth, social status, and marriage, setting the stage for the themes of ambition and love that permeate the story. The entrance of Master Walter, the hunchback, brings a contrasting perspective, as he navigates the world with his unique traits and character while being caught up in the dynamics of love and societal expectations. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of characters, relationships, and the tensions that will unfold throughout the drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 95.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en English drama (Comedy) PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 177607 2025-08-02T07:56:54.113672 text/html 185441 2007-10-08T13:16:47 text/html 133171 2025-08-02T07:57:01.709660 application/epub+zip 134539 2025-08-02T07:56:56.932691 application/epub+zip 125506 2025-08-02T07:56:55.627667 application/epub+zip 260262 2025-08-02T07:57:04.403633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233060 2025-08-02T07:57:00.721748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201904 2022-09-02T10:22:39.320603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147655 2025-08-02T07:56:53.144714 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147455 2007-10-08T13:18:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19040 2025-08-02T07:57:04.560617 application/rdf+xml 11518 2025-08-02T07:56:56.149656 image/jpeg 2978 2025-08-02T07:56:55.887659 image/jpeg 61509 2007-10-08T13:18:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 57292 2007-10-08T13:18:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 129223 2025-08-02T07:56:54.128687 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia