A Little Bit of Fluff: A Farce in Three Acts by Walter Ellis
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"A Little Bit of Fluff: A Farce in Three Acts" by Walter Ellis is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The story centers on John Ayers, a man caught in a web of lies and misunderstandings, particularly regarding his nocturnal activities and his interactions with various characters, including his wife Pamela and his friend Bertram Tully. This farce explores themes of infidelity, mistaken identity, and the complexities of marital
relationships, all wrapped in humor and quick-paced dialogue. The opening of the play introduces the setting in John Ayers' flat, where we quickly learn about John's questionable night out and his attempts to deceive his wife. As Pamela returns unexpectedly from visiting her mother, she uncovers John's secrets through telegrams and a necklace that complicates their situation. Tensions rise as John struggles to maintain his innocence while Pamela becomes suspicious of his behavior. The humorous exchanges set the stage for misunderstandings and the arrival of various characters, leading to a chaotic but entertaining narrative that promises to unfold hilariously in the subsequent acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Walter, 1874-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Little Bit of Fluff: A Farce in Three Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Bit_of_Fluff |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Haxo with special thanks to the University of Iowa and Google. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52851 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 333 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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