Project Gutenberg 2023-12-27 Public domain in the USA. 126 Adams, Oscar Fay 1855 1919 09005246 A motley jest : $b Shakespearean diversions $aBoston :$bSherman, French & Company, $c1909. A Shakespearean fantasy -- The merchant of Venice, act sixth -- Note by William J. Rolfe. Carol Brown, 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.)emails: add dp-post@pgdp.net "A motley jest : Shakespearean diversions" by Oscar Fay Adams is a theatrical work blending elements of fantasy and homage to Shakespeare's plays, written in the early 20th century. This book is largely a dramatic continuation and reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s works, specifically showcasing a new act for "The Merchant of Venice" and an entirely original "Shakespearean Fantasy". It aims to explore the characters and themes established by Shakespeare, expanding on their stories and interactions in a whimsical and imaginative setting. The book features two central pieces. The first, "A Shakespearean Fantasy", invites readers to experience fictional conversations and scenes involving iconic characters such as Caliban, Ferdinand, and Miranda, set in a fantastical version of Shakespeare’s universe. The characters engage in playful dialogues and humorous exchanges while reflecting on their pasts. The second piece introduces "The Merchant of Venice: Act Sixth", where Shylock grapples with his new identity after converting to Christianity amidst public turmoil. The interactions highlight Shylock's emotional turmoil, revenge plans, and reflections on identity and belonging. These revisited characters and situations provide both a nostalgic trip for Shakespeare fans and a new layer of interpretation, allowing a fresh exploration of beloved narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/motleyjestshakes00adamiala/page/n7/mode/2up 20211128212502adams 1909 US Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Drama Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. PR Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 141234 2025-06-28T13:52:10.278366 text/html 116830 2023-12-26T23:55:05 text/html 312226 2025-06-28T13:52:15.953306 application/epub+zip 312194 2025-06-28T13:52:12.183318 application/epub+zip 191185 2025-06-28T13:52:11.035362 application/epub+zip 639917 2025-06-28T13:52:18.145855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 618826 2025-06-28T13:52:15.080373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92643 2025-06-28T13:52:09.672414 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72710 2023-12-26T23:55:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16371 2025-06-28T13:52:18.283802 application/rdf+xml 9429 2025-06-28T13:52:11.531329 image/jpeg 1715 2025-06-28T13:52:11.280337 image/jpeg 3584534 2025-06-28T13:52:10.313387 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