The Changed Valentines, and Other Plays for St. Valentine's Day by Guptill

"The Changed Valentines and Other Plays for St. Valentine’s Day" by Elizabeth F. Guptill is a collection of plays written in the early 20th century. The compilation features stories centered around themes of love and relationships, particularly during the festive occasion of St. Valentine's Day. The plays include various characters, such as Bobby, his family, and the bachelor Uncle Bertram, depicting relatable and humorous situations surrounding the exchange of valentines. The opening of "The Changed Valentines" introduces us to a lively family atmosphere. Bobby, a small boy, is caught up in the preparations for Valentine's Day, observing his siblings as they write and send valentines to their admirers. Witty exchanges occur among the family members as Bobby conspires to playfully meddle with their letters, leading to comedic mix-ups. The narrative establishes a playful tone while hinting at the innocence and excitement of young love, setting the stage for the ensuing romantic entanglements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Guptill, Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frances), 1870-
Title The Changed Valentines, and Other Plays for St. Valentine's Day
Credits Produced by Emmy, MFR and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Valentine's Day -- Drama
Subject Interpersonal relations -- Drama
Category Text
eBook-No. 54535
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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