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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.

Credits: 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.)

Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956

EBook No.: 7310

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: English drama -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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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.

Credits: 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.)

Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956

EBook No.: 7310

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: English drama -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.