The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts by Horace C. Dale
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"The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts" by Horace C. Dale is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Deacon Thornton, a boisterous and somewhat inebriated character, as he navigates various social entanglements leading up to his niece's wedding while dealing with interactions with other colorful characters, including his sister-in-law and her family. The play explores themes of mistaken identities, family dynamics, and humorous
misunderstandings. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Deacon Thornton arriving in Eastville for a family event, amidst suspicions surrounding a recent robbery linked to his nephew, George Graef. The Deacon, in his lighthearted intoxication, becomes embroiled in the unfolding drama while attempting to maintain his composure amidst a host of quirky characters, including Mrs. Thornton, her daughter Helen, and the charmingly mischievous servant Pete. The play opens with a blend of humor and intrigue, setting the stage for a series of comedic events that promise to entertain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dale, Horace C., 1854-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Deacon: An Original Comedy Drama in Five Acts |
| Credits |
Produced by Dianna Adair, Paul Clark 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: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42581 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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