The Title: A Comedy in Three Acts by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title The Title: A Comedy in Three Acts
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David McLachlan and PG Distributed
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Summary "The Title: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Arnold Bennett is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. This comedic work revolves around the Culver family and the social implications of titles and honours during a time of great upheaval, specifically World War I. The main characters include Mr. Culver, who faces the decision of accepting a baronetcy, and Mrs. Culver, who has her own opinions on the matter, along with their children, Hildegarde and John, who are caught up in the familial conflict surrounding the title's acceptance. The opening of the play sets a lively scene in the Culver family's well-furnished sitting room just after Christmas. Hildegarde is seen engaged in writing, with her brother John providing witty commentary on their family dynamics. Their conversations hint at the broader societal issues of the times, such as the value of food articles and the significance of titles in society. As Mr. Tranto, a friend visiting the family, joins in, a comedic exploration of class, merit, and the absurdity of societal expectations unfolds. The state of Mr. Culver's health and the influence of articles written under the pseudonym "Sampson Straight" regarding the state of titles further complicate the family's discussions. Overall, the beginning of the play captures the humorous yet tense atmosphere of a household grappling with change and identity amidst the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 12687
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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