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Title: Niobe, All Smiles: A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: Adaptation of: Niobé, by Maurice Ordonneau.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clarity, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "Niobe, All Smiles: A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts" by Harry and Edward Paulton is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. This farcical work revolves around the amusing interactions within a household that unexpectedly sees the reawakening of a statue, Niobe, who has been brought to life after centuries. The narrative highlights the comical chaos that ensues as Dunn, the bewildered householder, grapples with the presence of this ancient figure, his family dynamics, and the implications of their interactions. At the start of the play, the Dunn family is preparing to leave for the theater, and various characters engage in light banter reflecting their unique personalities. The dialogue humorously reveals the complexities of their relationships, particularly focusing on Peter Dunn, who is portrayed as somewhat beleaguered under the weight of his domestic life. As the scene unfolds, we learn about Peter's wife, Helen, and her critical nature, as well as the peculiarities surrounding a statue of Niobe that has been recently acquired. The opening acts hint at a comedic mix of misunderstandings and social commentary, culminating in the whimsical arrival of Niobe herself, set to further complicate the household's affairs and amuse the audience with her anachronistic demeanor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Paulton, Harry, 1842-1917
Author: Ordonneau, Maurice, 1854-1916
Author: Paulton, Edward A. (Edward Antonio), 1866-1939
EBook No.: 46226
Published: Jul 8, 2014
Downloads: 36
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama
Subject: Niobe (Greek mythology) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Niobe, All Smiles: A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: Adaptation of: Niobé, by Maurice Ordonneau.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clarity, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "Niobe, All Smiles: A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts" by Harry and Edward Paulton is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. This farcical work revolves around the amusing interactions within a household that unexpectedly sees the reawakening of a statue, Niobe, who has been brought to life after centuries. The narrative highlights the comical chaos that ensues as Dunn, the bewildered householder, grapples with the presence of this ancient figure, his family dynamics, and the implications of their interactions. At the start of the play, the Dunn family is preparing to leave for the theater, and various characters engage in light banter reflecting their unique personalities. The dialogue humorously reveals the complexities of their relationships, particularly focusing on Peter Dunn, who is portrayed as somewhat beleaguered under the weight of his domestic life. As the scene unfolds, we learn about Peter's wife, Helen, and her critical nature, as well as the peculiarities surrounding a statue of Niobe that has been recently acquired. The opening acts hint at a comedic mix of misunderstandings and social commentary, culminating in the whimsical arrival of Niobe herself, set to further complicate the household's affairs and amuse the audience with her anachronistic demeanor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Paulton, Harry, 1842-1917
Author: Ordonneau, Maurice, 1854-1916
Author: Paulton, Edward A. (Edward Antonio), 1866-1939
EBook No.: 46226
Published: Jul 8, 2014
Downloads: 36
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama
Subject: Niobe (Greek mythology) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.