Project Gutenberg 2013-02-11 Public domain in the USA. 159 Chambers, C. Haddon (Charles Haddon) 1860 1921 Chambers, Charles Haddon Chambers, Haddon The Tyranny of Tears: A Comedy in Four Acts Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive and the University of California, Los Angeles Library. "The Tyranny of Tears: A Comedy in Four Acts" by C. Haddon Chambers is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. It focuses on the complexities of domestic life and emotional manipulation within marriage, particularly examining the relationship between Mr. Clement Parbury and his wife, Mabel. The narrative delves into the struggles of Parbury, who feels stifled by Mabel's emotional demands, portraying a mix of humor and poignancy in its exploration of gender dynamics and personal freedom. The opening of the play introduces Mr. Parbury, a harried literary figure trying to work while dealing with the disruption caused by street singers and the inevitable presence of his affectionate but needy wife, Mabel. As tensions rise, Mabel expresses her desire for closeness, leading to a misunderstanding about her being a distraction during his work. The interactions set the stage for the unfolding conflict, highlighting Parbury's frustration and Mabel's longing for connection, all suffused with a blend of lighthearted humor and underlying emotional truth. This dynamic between the couple forms the foundation for the drama that is to come, promising an insightful look at marriage’s trials and tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42068/42068-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Drama Comedy plays PR Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 268484 2025-08-17T06:01:27.627869 text/html 262706 2024-10-23T14:01:59 text/html 279150 2025-08-17T06:01:34.963883 application/epub+zip 284843 2025-08-17T06:01:28.875853 application/epub+zip 144507 2025-08-17T06:01:28.234879 application/epub+zip 390181 2025-08-17T06:01:38.519812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 553285 2025-08-17T06:01:34.326841 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414246 2022-09-19T08:51:20.656666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170446 2025-08-17T06:01:26.612906 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 150484 2024-10-23T14:01:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16589 2025-08-17T06:01:38.659826 application/rdf+xml 19262 2025-08-17T06:01:28.341853 image/jpeg 2975 2025-08-17T06:01:28.287906 image/jpeg 272757 2025-08-17T06:01:27.652880 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