Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts by A. A. Milne
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| Author | Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956 |
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| Title | Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Produced by Curtis A. Weyant, Stan Goodman, Charles Franks,
and the Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts" by A. A. Milne is a theatrical play written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Marden family, particularly focusing on George and Olivia Marden, their niece Dinah, and the titular character, Mr. Carraway Pim. The play explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of human relationships through a comedic lens that highlights the intricacies of marriage and family dynamics. The opening of the play sets the stage in the morning-room at Marden House, where Mrs. Olivia Marden is contemplating changes to the decor, revealing her desire for excitement in her life. Mr. Pim arrives seeking a conversation with George Marden but instead encounters Dinah, who is brimming with youthful exuberance and shares her recent engagement to Brian Strange, a painter. As Mr. Pim interacts with Dinah, it becomes clear that he is a somewhat awkward but well-meaning character who has inadvertently become entangled in the lively dynamics of the household. This introduction establishes a lighthearted atmosphere, hinting at the conflicts between tradition and modernity, as characters grapple with their desires and family expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7310 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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