Comic Tragedies by Louisa May Alcott and Anna Bronson Alcott Pratt
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"Comic Tragedies" by Louisa May Alcott and Anna Bronson Alcott Pratt is a collection of whimsical yet melodramatic plays likely written in the late 19th century. The book showcases the imaginative pursuits of Jo and Meg, fictionalized characters based on the authors themselves, as they indulge in writing and performing plays in their youth. Through their theatrical endeavors, it highlights themes of friendship, creativity, and romanticized notions of love and tragedy. At
the start of "Comic Tragedies," we are introduced to the backdrop of the Alcott sisters' childhood, which is filled with the excitement of staging their own dramas in a garret. Jo, with her penchant for dark and dramatic roles, takes on the villains and ghosts, while Meg favors romantic leads. The sisters, along with their friends, ingeniously transform their limited resources into elaborate performances full of passion and laughter. As they navigate the challenges of amateur theatre, their works are a blend of comedy and tragedy, reflecting their innocence and youthful aspirations. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of both their artistic inclinations and the bonds that define their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
|---|---|
| Author | Pratt, Anna Bronson Alcott, 1831-1893 |
| Title |
Comic Tragedies Written by 'Jo' and 'Meg' and Acted by The 'Little Women' |
| Contents | A foreword, by Meg -- Norna; or, The witch's curse -- The captive of Castile; or, The Moorish maiden's vow -- The Greek slave -- Ion -- Bianca: an operatic tragedy -- The unloved wife; or, Woman's faith. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Ernest Schaal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 19th century |
| Subject | Melodrama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33986 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Last Update | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 496 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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