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Title: Magic
A Fantastic Comedy

Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Magic" by G. K. Chesterton is a fantastic comedy written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around themes of reality versus illusion, exploring the nature of belief and the supernatural through a witty and engaging narrative. Set primarily in the Duke's drawing room, it combines elements of fantasy with social commentary. The story begins with the arrival of a mysterious Stranger who speaks the language of fairies, creating a sense of intrigue. As the action unfolds, we meet the Duke, his wards, and other colorful characters, including a doctor and a clergyman, who engage in philosophical discussions about belief, magic, and the nature of reality. The Duke invites a conjurer to entertain the guests, believing that magic will solve the family's peculiar superstitions surrounding fairies. The interactions between characters range from humorous to thought-provoking as they grapple with their differing views on magic and reality. Ultimately, the play culminates in a confrontation between the Conjurer and the skeptic Morris, leading to revelations about love, belief, and the true essence of magic that challenges the audience's perceptions of both the mundane and the fantastical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 19094

Published: Aug 21, 2006

Downloads: 224

Language: English

Subject: English drama (Comedy)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:19094:2 2006-08-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) en 1
2024-11-06T01:27:19Z Magic

This edition has images.

Title: Magic
A Fantastic Comedy

Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Melissa Er-Raqabi
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Magic" by G. K. Chesterton is a fantastic comedy written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around themes of reality versus illusion, exploring the nature of belief and the supernatural through a witty and engaging narrative. Set primarily in the Duke's drawing room, it combines elements of fantasy with social commentary. The story begins with the arrival of a mysterious Stranger who speaks the language of fairies, creating a sense of intrigue. As the action unfolds, we meet the Duke, his wards, and other colorful characters, including a doctor and a clergyman, who engage in philosophical discussions about belief, magic, and the nature of reality. The Duke invites a conjurer to entertain the guests, believing that magic will solve the family's peculiar superstitions surrounding fairies. The interactions between characters range from humorous to thought-provoking as they grapple with their differing views on magic and reality. Ultimately, the play culminates in a confrontation between the Conjurer and the skeptic Morris, leading to revelations about love, belief, and the true essence of magic that challenges the audience's perceptions of both the mundane and the fantastical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 19094

Published: Aug 21, 2006

Downloads: 224

Language: English

Subject: English drama (Comedy)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:19094:3 2006-08-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) en 1