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A Desperate Game
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023204576
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the delightful chaos of 19th-century English comedy with John Maddison Morton's A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a classic one-act play brimming with wit and humor.
A staple of English drama, this play captures the spirit of its time with its sharp dialogue and engaging characters. Perfect for enthusiasts of historical theater and those who appreciate timeless comedic narratives, A Desperate Game offers a quick and satisfying dive into the world of Victorian-era entertainment. Explore the enduring appeal of this single-act drama, a brilliant example of concise storytelling and comedic timing. Rediscover the charm of a bygone era with this carefully reproduced edition, preserving a piece of theatrical history for readers to enjoy. A must-have for any collection of English drama.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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