Olla Podrida by Frederick Marryat
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"Olla Podrida" by Captain Marryat is a collection of plays and stories written in the early 19th century. The first piece opens with the mysterious character Don Gaspar, who is steeped in intrigue and deception, drawing the reader into themes of love, revenge, and mistaken identities. The narratives seem to oscillate between comedic elements and dramatic moments, highlighting the complexities of human relationships." "At the start of the opening portion, we are
introduced to Don Gaspar, a monk disguised as a cavalier, and his interactions with other characters, such as Don Felix and Don Perez, who are involved in a plot concerning romantic rivalry and potential vengeance. The dialogue reveals Perez's suspicions about Gaspar’s noble status while navigating their respective romances. Confidents and lovers swirl around in this dramatic web, including references to their interests in various women, showcasing the groundwork for romantic turmoil ahead. The scene captures the playful banter and depth of character relationships that promise an engaging exploration of love and deceit throughout the work." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 |
|---|---|
| Title | Olla Podrida |
| Contents | The monk of Seville: a play, in five acts -- The gipsy; or, "Whose son am I?": a comedy, in three acts -- Ill-will: an acting charade -- How to write a fashionable novel -- How to write a book of travels -- How to write a romance -- S. W. and by W. 3/4 W. -- The sky-blue domino -- Modern town houses -- The way to be happy -- The legend of the Bell Rock -- Moonshine -- The fairy's wand: a tale of Windsor Park in the days of the merry monarch -- A rencontre. |
| Credits |
Produced by Lark Speyer, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Drama |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Dialogues |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31579 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31579-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 642 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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