Jack Straw: A Farce in Three Acts by W. Somerset Maugham
"Jack Straw: A Farce in Three Acts" by W. Somerset Maugham is a play written in the early 20th century. This comedic work revolves around themes of social class, deception, and the folly of pretentiousness, focusing particularly on the character Jack Straw, a clever and resourceful man who assumes the identity of a royal figure. The opening of the play introduces the lounge of the Grand Babylon Hotel, where a conversation unfolds
between Lady Wanley and Ambrose Holland about their encounters with the newly wealthy Parker-Jennings family. Lady Wanley recounts how she once introduced them to high society, only to be snubbed by Mrs. Parker-Jennings, raising her status while Wallace’s charm is revealed through the interactions with other characters, setting the stage for the ensuing concoction of a scheme involving Jack Straw impersonating an archduke to expose the snobbery of the Parker-Jennings family. As the characters navigate through the entanglements of their social standing, the tension and humor build, providing a glimpse into the farcical nature of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 |
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| Title | Jack Straw: A Farce in Three Acts |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50385 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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