The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts by Arthur Wing Pinero
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About this eBook
| Author | Pinero, Arthur Wing, 1855-1934 |
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| Title | The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts" by Arthur Wing Pinero is a theatrical play written during the early 20th century. This romantic comedy focuses on the complex relationships between its characters, notably highlighting Philip Mackworth and Ottoline de Chaumié, as they navigate their past connections amidst societal pressures and personal desires. The beginning of the play introduces Philip Mackworth, a literary figure, who is coaxed out of his reclusive life by his friend Robert Roope to attend a luncheon with several guests, including the alluring Ottoline de Chaumié, a widow from his past. Roope hints at his intentions of rekindling Philip's relationship with Ottoline, who has recently returned to London. As the audience is drawn into their interactions, it becomes clear that unresolved feelings linger between them, setting the stage for a comedic exploration of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The dynamics among the guests also serve to comically reveal character flaws and social ambitions, which are critical themes throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25984 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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