Mr. Punch's Dramatic Sequels

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hankin, St. John, 1869-1909

Contributor:

Wheeler, Edward J., 1848?-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mr. Punch's Dramatic Sequels" by St. John Hankin is a collection of humorous theatrical sequels written in the late 19th century. The work is a playful exploration of famous plays, such as "Hamlet" and "Much Ado About Nothing," where Hankin humorously imagines what might occur after the curtain falls on these classic tales. Through wit and satire, he captures the characters' quirks and societal norms, presenting a rich tapestry of post-play life that adds depth and amusement to the original narratives. At the start of the work, the author introduces a series of theatrical pieces beginning with "Alcestis," where the titular character is brought back from the dead by Heracles, only to bemoan the annoying aspects of married life with her husband, Admetus. This light, comedic tone sets the stage for the ensuing stories, blending classical themes with modern issues of marriage and societal expectations. The opening passages feature clever dialogues and character interactions, setting a playful atmosphere as the characters grapple with their circumstances in exaggerated and humorous ways, inviting readers into a whimsical reflection on drama and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Alcestis

Hamlet

Much ado about nothing

The critic

The school for scandal

She stoops to conquer

The lady of Lyons

Caste

Patience, or, Bunthorne's bride

The second Mrs. Tanqueray

The lady from the sea

Cæsar and Cleopatra

The notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith

A dramatised version of Omar Khayyám.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-12-27