Miss Civilization: A Comedy in One Act by Richard Harding Davis

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Author Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
Title Miss Civilization: A Comedy in One Act
Note Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Theresa Aramao, and David Widger
Summary "Miss Civilization: A Comedy in One Act" by Richard Harding Davis is a play that falls under the category of comedic drama, written during the early 20th century. The play centers around an attempted burglary during the night after Christmas in the country house of the Gardner family, highlighting themes of civility versus criminality in a humorous and engaging setting. The storyline follows Alice Gardner, who is home with her ill mother when three burglars attempt to break in. Alice, displaying both bravery and wit, engages with the intruders—"Uncle" Joseph Hatch, "Brick" Meakin, and Harry Hayes—in a comical interaction that turns the table on them. Instead of reacting with fear, Alice invites the burglars to partake in a late-night supper and challenges their life choices, emphasizing the value of civilization over criminal acts. As the tension builds, the arrival of law enforcement provides a resolution, with Alice fainting from the stress of the ordeal. The play cleverly intertwines humor with social commentary, showcasing the resilience of its protagonist against the backdrop of lawlessness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American drama (Comedy) -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 1742
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 16, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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