Frivolities, Especially Addressed to Those Who Are Tired of Being Serious

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Frivolities, Especially Addressed to Those Who Are Tired of Being Serious" by Richard Marsh is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various lighthearted and comedic situations that invite readers to take a break from the seriousness of everyday life. The characters are eclectic, including a clergyman, various applicants for a lost purse, and a whimsical waiter, all contributing to the comical tone of the narrative. The opening of the collection begins with an amusing scene focusing on a protagonist who has found a purse and is now dealing with a stream of eccentric characters claiming ownership over it. As several applicants arrive at his door, their increasingly desperate and often absurd attempts to describe the lost purse reveal a colorful tapestry of society's characters, from a seedy clergyman to the unemployed. The protagonist's exasperation grows as the chaotic situation unfolds, leading to humorous interactions that highlight the ridiculousness of their claims. This sets the tone for a series of amusing encounters that promise to entertain readers with lighthearted storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The purse which was found

For one night only

Returning a verdict

The Chancellor's ward

A honeymoon trip

The burglar's blunder

Ninepence

A battlefield up-to-date

Mr. Harland's pupils

A burglar alarm

A lesson in sculling

Outside.

Credits:

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Oxford University)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-08-08