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Title: The Return of Peter Grimm
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #24359
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Return of Peter Grimm" by David Belasco is a play written in the early 20th century that explores themes of love, family, and the question of life after death. The central character, Peter Grimm, is a kind-hearted, old-fashioned man who runs a botanic garden and dreams of seeing his niece Catherine happily married within the family. As the narrative unfolds, Peter's character raises poignant questions about mortality and the afterlife, particularly in relation to his return as a spirit after his passing. The opening of the play introduces Peter Grimm in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family and employees, and sets a warm, nostalgic tone. We meet James, his secretary, and Frederik, his nephew, along with Catherine, who is the focus of Peter's affectionate plans for marriage. This initial act is laden with discussions about Peter's importance in the lives of those around him—his care for the gardens, his financial contributions to the community, and his deep connections with his family. As Peter navigates these relationships, he remains blissfully unaware of his declining health, which is hinted at through conversations with James and the doctor. This opening lays the groundwork for the underlying tension surrounding Peter's eventual fate and his desire to maintain his cherished family bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Belasco, David, 1853-1931
Editor: Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934
EBook No.: 13319
Published: Aug 29, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Drama
Subject: Dutch Americans -- New York (State) -- Drama
Subject: Ghosts -- Drama
Subject: Spiritualism -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Return of Peter Grimm
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #24359
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Return of Peter Grimm" by David Belasco is a play written in the early 20th century that explores themes of love, family, and the question of life after death. The central character, Peter Grimm, is a kind-hearted, old-fashioned man who runs a botanic garden and dreams of seeing his niece Catherine happily married within the family. As the narrative unfolds, Peter's character raises poignant questions about mortality and the afterlife, particularly in relation to his return as a spirit after his passing. The opening of the play introduces Peter Grimm in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family and employees, and sets a warm, nostalgic tone. We meet James, his secretary, and Frederik, his nephew, along with Catherine, who is the focus of Peter's affectionate plans for marriage. This initial act is laden with discussions about Peter's importance in the lives of those around him—his care for the gardens, his financial contributions to the community, and his deep connections with his family. As Peter navigates these relationships, he remains blissfully unaware of his declining health, which is hinted at through conversations with James and the doctor. This opening lays the groundwork for the underlying tension surrounding Peter's eventual fate and his desire to maintain his cherished family bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Belasco, David, 1853-1931
Editor: Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934
EBook No.: 13319
Published: Aug 29, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Drama
Subject: Dutch Americans -- New York (State) -- Drama
Subject: Ghosts -- Drama
Subject: Spiritualism -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.