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Title: The spoil'd child: A farce, in two acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Barker and Son,1805.
Note: Variously ascribed to Isaac Bickerstaff, Richard Ford, Prince Hoare and Mrs. Jordan.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spoil%27d_Child
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The spoil'd child: A farce, in two acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" is a comedic play authored by W. Powell, published in the early 19th century. This farce employs humor to explore themes of child misbehavior and parental responsibility, showcasing the folly and indulgence of parents toward their mischievous son. Through a light-hearted narrative and engaging dialogue, it delves into the implications of spoiling children and the importance of discipline. The plot centers on Little Pickle, a notorious brat whose antics bring chaos to his family's home. His father, Old Pickle, struggles to manage his son’s mischievous behavior, which includes pranks that lead to disaster, such as roasting the family parrot instead of a pheasant for dinner. Little Pickle’s antics are met with exasperation from his aunt, Miss Pickle, who suggests measures to correct his behavior, including the deceitful idea of making him believe he was swopped at birth with a poor child. As the story unfolds, humorous misunderstandings and the interactions between characters create a charming reflection on childhood, family dynamics, and the balance between love and discipline. Ultimately, the play concludes with reconciliation and a heartwarming message about acceptance and forgiveness in parenting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812
Author: Ford, Richard, Sir, -1806
Author: Hoare, Prince, 1755-1834
Author: Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816
EBook No.: 68649
Published: Jul 30, 2022
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: English drama -- 18th century
Subject: Farces
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The spoil'd child: A farce, in two acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Barker and Son,1805.
Note: Variously ascribed to Isaac Bickerstaff, Richard Ford, Prince Hoare and Mrs. Jordan.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spoil%27d_Child
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The spoil'd child: A farce, in two acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" is a comedic play authored by W. Powell, published in the early 19th century. This farce employs humor to explore themes of child misbehavior and parental responsibility, showcasing the folly and indulgence of parents toward their mischievous son. Through a light-hearted narrative and engaging dialogue, it delves into the implications of spoiling children and the importance of discipline. The plot centers on Little Pickle, a notorious brat whose antics bring chaos to his family's home. His father, Old Pickle, struggles to manage his son’s mischievous behavior, which includes pranks that lead to disaster, such as roasting the family parrot instead of a pheasant for dinner. Little Pickle’s antics are met with exasperation from his aunt, Miss Pickle, who suggests measures to correct his behavior, including the deceitful idea of making him believe he was swopped at birth with a poor child. As the story unfolds, humorous misunderstandings and the interactions between characters create a charming reflection on childhood, family dynamics, and the balance between love and discipline. Ultimately, the play concludes with reconciliation and a heartwarming message about acceptance and forgiveness in parenting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812
Author: Ford, Richard, Sir, -1806
Author: Hoare, Prince, 1755-1834
Author: Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816
EBook No.: 68649
Published: Jul 30, 2022
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: English drama -- 18th century
Subject: Farces
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.