Dolly Reforming Herself: A Comedy in Four Acts by Henry Arthur Jones
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"Dolly Reforming Herself: A Comedy in Four Acts" by Henry Arthur Jones is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Dolly, a charming and somewhat frivolous young woman who is determined to better her life by resolving to pay off her debts and eliminate her bad habits after a rousing sermon. The play explores themes of moral reformation within the context of personal relationships as seen through
the interactions of Dolly, her husband Harry, and their family and friends. The opening of the play introduces Dolly, her father Matthew, and her husband Harry as they discuss their New Year's resolutions. Dolly, preoccupied with her bills, is urged by her family to reflect on her financial habits. Humor and tension arise as they navigate their commitments to change, with the arrival of Captain Wentworth adding a layer of complexity to the dynamics within their country-house setting. As the characters prepare for an enlightening yet chaotic New Year, conflicts about loyalty, temptation, and personal growth begin to unfold, setting the stage for the comedic and insightful situations that will arise throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jones, Henry Arthur, 1851-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dolly Reforming Herself: A Comedy in Four Acts |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27271 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3637 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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