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Title: The London Prodigal

Note: Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Note: Falsely attributed to William Shakespeare.

Credits: Tony Adam

Summary: "The London Prodigal" by Shakespeare is a play that likely falls into the category of comedy or drama written during the late 16th to early 17th century. The narrative centers around the character Matthew Flowerdale, a young man prone to reckless living and poor choices, causing distress for his father, who seeks to reform his behavior. The play explores themes of vice, the folly of youth, and the social expectations surrounding marriage and reputation. The opening of the play introduces us to the old Flowerdale and his brother, who discuss the reckless lifestyle of Flowerdale's son, Matthew. The father expresses concern over his son's spending habits and general attitude, revealing a tension between the father’s hopeful optimism and the uncle's warnings about Matthew’s squanderous ways. Matthew is established as a character entangled in dishonesty and superficial relationships, ultimately leading to a comedic yet painful exploration of his impending marriage to Lucy, the daughter of Sir Lancelot Spurcock. As the characters reveal their respective desires and aversions during conversations and quarrels, the groundwork is laid for a series of events that will challenge Matthew’s character and test the dynamics of family and social relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Adapter: Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works), 1564-1616

EBook No.: 4031

Published: May 1, 2003

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: English drama -- 17th century

Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Spurious and doubtful works

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The London Prodigal

Note: Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Note: Falsely attributed to William Shakespeare.

Credits: Tony Adam

Summary: "The London Prodigal" by Shakespeare is a play that likely falls into the category of comedy or drama written during the late 16th to early 17th century. The narrative centers around the character Matthew Flowerdale, a young man prone to reckless living and poor choices, causing distress for his father, who seeks to reform his behavior. The play explores themes of vice, the folly of youth, and the social expectations surrounding marriage and reputation. The opening of the play introduces us to the old Flowerdale and his brother, who discuss the reckless lifestyle of Flowerdale's son, Matthew. The father expresses concern over his son's spending habits and general attitude, revealing a tension between the father’s hopeful optimism and the uncle's warnings about Matthew’s squanderous ways. Matthew is established as a character entangled in dishonesty and superficial relationships, ultimately leading to a comedic yet painful exploration of his impending marriage to Lucy, the daughter of Sir Lancelot Spurcock. As the characters reveal their respective desires and aversions during conversations and quarrels, the groundwork is laid for a series of events that will challenge Matthew’s character and test the dynamics of family and social relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Adapter: Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works), 1564-1616

EBook No.: 4031

Published: May 1, 2003

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: English drama -- 17th century

Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Spurious and doubtful works

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.