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Title: The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces

Note: Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The bicyclers -- A dramatic evening -- The fatal message -- A proposal under difficulties.

Credits: Transcribed by David Price

Summary: "The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of humorous plays written during the late 19th century. The primary focus of the first farce, "The Bicyclers," introduces us to Mr. Thaddeus Perkins, who is about to embark on the adventure of learning to ride a bicycle, encouraged by his enthusiastic friends and family. The narrative captures the social dynamics and comedic exchanges among the characters as they navigate the trials of bicycling, relationships, and societal expectations. The opening of "The Bicyclers" sets the stage in Mr. and Mrs. Perkins' drawing-room, where Thaddeus expresses his doubts about taking up cycling. Despite his apprehension, his wife, Mrs. Perkins, is supportive. As their friends Mr. Bradley and Mr. Yardsley arrive to give lessons, the humor unfolds through witty banter and Thaddeus' humorous concerns about learning to ride. Amidst the preparation, there are additional comedic elements surrounding the arrival of Mrs. Bradley, who has ridden off on her own adventure, ultimately leading to a phone call indicating her arrest for riding without a lamp. This chaotic yet lighthearted setup introduces the reader to the farcical nature of the play, hinting at the misadventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922

EBook No.: 11759

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Comedies

Subject: American drama -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces

Note: Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The bicyclers -- A dramatic evening -- The fatal message -- A proposal under difficulties.

Credits: Transcribed by David Price

Summary: "The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of humorous plays written during the late 19th century. The primary focus of the first farce, "The Bicyclers," introduces us to Mr. Thaddeus Perkins, who is about to embark on the adventure of learning to ride a bicycle, encouraged by his enthusiastic friends and family. The narrative captures the social dynamics and comedic exchanges among the characters as they navigate the trials of bicycling, relationships, and societal expectations. The opening of "The Bicyclers" sets the stage in Mr. and Mrs. Perkins' drawing-room, where Thaddeus expresses his doubts about taking up cycling. Despite his apprehension, his wife, Mrs. Perkins, is supportive. As their friends Mr. Bradley and Mr. Yardsley arrive to give lessons, the humor unfolds through witty banter and Thaddeus' humorous concerns about learning to ride. Amidst the preparation, there are additional comedic elements surrounding the arrival of Mrs. Bradley, who has ridden off on her own adventure, ultimately leading to a phone call indicating her arrest for riding without a lamp. This chaotic yet lighthearted setup introduces the reader to the farcical nature of the play, hinting at the misadventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922

EBook No.: 11759

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Comedies

Subject: American drama -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.