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The Bicyclers And Three Other Farces

The Bicyclers And Three Other Farces

Kendrick Bangs, John

Paperback

HumorGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354940382
ISBN13: 9789354940385
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 17 2021
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A brisk, sparkling collection that feels as fresh as a stage rehearsal and as sharp as a quill dipped in wit. The Bicyclers And Three Other Farces gathers Bangs's merry, merry mischief into one glorious, readable package. This humorous collection of farces offers brisk plots, sly social satire, and theatrical flair, blending the turn of the century American sensibility with Victorian era humour. Read as a series of compact stage play satires, the pieces wink at society, fame, and folly with warmth and precision. It rewards casual readers seeking quick, buoyant laughs and theatre study enthusiasts who relish timing, dialogue, and crowd-pleasing misadventure. It stands alongside the best of American humorous fiction, and will charm fans who enjoy a style akin to Mark Twain, while providing a reliable glimpse into a bygone era for classic comedy readers and scholars alike. An illustrated edition enhances the experience, turning light entertainment into a collectible glance into the era's appetite for wit and social observation. Historically significant as a window into late Victorian and turn-of-the-century American humour, the work is more than a reprint; it is a restored cultural treasure. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions has revived it with care for today's and future generations. This is not merely reading; it is a theatre study resource, a keepsake for collectors, and a cul-tural landmark in a single, delightful volume.

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