The 'Mind the Paint' Girl: A Comedy in Four Acts by Arthur Wing Pinero
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"The 'Mind the Paint' Girl: A Comedy in Four Acts" by Arthur Wing Pinero is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Lily Parradell, a popular actress known as the "Mind the Paint Girl," as she navigates the complexities of showbiz and her relationships with various suitors, notably Lord Farncombe and Captain Jeyes. This play offers a humorous glimpse into the world of
theatre and the challenges faced by women in that era. The opening of the play sets the stage in Lily's fashionable Bloomsbury drawing-room, filled with gifts and flowers for her birthday. As characters are introduced, it becomes clear that Lily has multiple admirers, including the shy but earnest Lord Farncombe and the somewhat possessive Captain Jeyes. The dialogue hints at underlying tensions, particularly regarding Jeyes’ jealousy and the social dynamics of their circle. The first act builds up to a gathering at the theatre that promises intrigue and romantic entanglements, showcasing a blend of humor and the evolving relationships among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pinero, Arthur Wing, 1855-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | The 'Mind the Paint' Girl: A Comedy in Four Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_%22Mind_the_Paint%22_Girl |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Branko Collin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21849 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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