Gammer Gurton's Needle by Still, Bridges, Stevenson, and Farmer
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"Gammer Gurton's Needle" by John S. Farmer is a comedic play written in the mid-16th century. The story centers around Gammer Gurton, an old woman who misplaces her treasured needle, sparking chaos in her village as the news spreads. The humor is rooted in farcical misunderstandings and the antics of a cast of engaging characters, including Hodge, her servant, and Diccon, the mischievous local troublemaker. The opening of the play introduces Gammer
Gurton grappling with the loss of her needle, which she values greatly. As she frets about this loss, her servant Hodge and various other characters speculate about the situation, leading to a series of humorous exchanges. Diccon, a local fool, adds to the mix by stirring trouble and gossip among the townsfolk, while the chaotic interactions set the stage for the unfolding comedic drama. The colorful dialogue reflects the rustic life of the characters, highlighting their distinct speech and vibrant personalities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Dubious author | Still, John, 1543?-1608 |
|---|---|
| Dubious author | Bridges, John, -1618 |
| Dubious author | Stevenson, William, -1575 |
| Editor | Farmer, John Stephen, 1854-1916 |
| Title | Gammer Gurton's Needle |
| Note | Variously attributed to Still, Bridges, or Stevenson. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Katie Hernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37503 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 627 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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