Project Gutenberg 2023-12-27 Public domain in the USA. 64 Adams, Oscar Fay 1855 1919 09005246 A motley jest : $b Shakespearean diversions $aBoston :$bSherman, French & Company, $c1909. Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. A Shakespearean fantasy -- The merchant of Venice, act sixth -- Note by William J. Rolfe. Carol Brown, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)emails: add dp-post@pgdp.net "A motley jest : Shakespearean diversions" by Oscar Fay Adams is a theatrical work blending elements of fantasy and homage to Shakespeare's plays, written in the early 20th century. This book is largely a dramatic continuation and reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s works, specifically showcasing a new act for "The Merchant of Venice" and an entirely original "Shakespearean Fantasy". It aims to explore the characters and themes established by Shakespeare, expanding on their stories and interactions in a whimsical and imaginative setting. The book features two central pieces. The first, "A Shakespearean Fantasy", invites readers to experience fictional conversations and scenes involving iconic characters such as Caliban, Ferdinand, and Miranda, set in a fantastical version of Shakespeare’s universe. The characters engage in playful dialogues and humorous exchanges while reflecting on their pasts. The second piece introduces "The Merchant of Venice: Act Sixth", where Shylock grapples with his new identity after converting to Christianity amidst public turmoil. The interactions highlight Shylock's emotional turmoil, revenge plans, and reflections on identity and belonging. These revisited characters and situations provide both a nostalgic trip for Shakespeare fans and a new layer of interpretation, allowing a fresh exploration of beloved narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/motleyjestshakes00adamiala/page/n7/mode/2up 20211128212502adams 1909 US en Drama Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature 141107 2024-09-30T03:34:16.031841 text/html 116830 2023-12-26T23:55:05 text/html 312161 2024-09-30T03:34:23.056795 application/epub+zip 312204 2024-09-30T03:34:18.622811 application/epub+zip 191195 2024-09-30T03:34:17.047851 application/epub+zip 639921 2024-09-30T03:34:25.831813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 618814 2024-09-30T03:34:21.957831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92637 2024-09-30T03:34:14.955845 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72710 2023-12-26T23:55:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14822 2024-09-30T03:34:26.170762 application/rdf+xml 9429 2024-09-30T03:34:17.641812 image/jpeg 1715 2024-09-30T03:34:17.347838 image/jpeg 3584501 2024-09-30T03:34:16.072846 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia