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Bickerstaff, Isaac
1735
1812
Bickerstaffe, Isaac
Beckerstaff, Isaac
Ford, Richard, Sir
1806
Hoare, Prince
1755
1834
Jordan, Dorothy
1761
1816
Jordan, Dorothea
Jordan, Mrs. (Dorothy)
Jordan, Dora
Bland, Dorothy
Bland, Mrs. (Dorothy)
Jordan, Dorothy Bland
The spoil'd child: A farce, in two acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
$aUnited Kingdom :$bBarker and Son,$c1805.
Variously ascribed to Isaac Bickerstaff, Richard Ford, Prince Hoare and Mrs. Jordan.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spoil%27d_Child
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"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.)
https://archive.org/details/spoildchildfarce0bick/page/n7/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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English drama -- 18th century
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