A Day Well Spent: A Farce, in One Act by John Oxenford
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"A Day Well Spent: A Farce, in One Act" by John Oxenford is a comedic play written during the early 19th century. It features a lively mix of characters, including haughty gentlemen, a strict father, and adventurous young ladies, all caught up in various romantic pursuits and misunderstandings. The play explores themes of love, deception, and the comedic pitfalls of social interactions in a light-hearted manner. The storyline revolves around Mr. Cotton,
a hosier who wishes to keep a tight grip on his daughter Harriet’s romantic prospects. As he leaves to meet a wealthy uncle, his apprentices, Bolt and Mizzle, take the opportunity to enjoy a day of fun outside the shop. Meanwhile, Cutaway, a suitor, tries to woo Harriet, leading to humorous entanglements when mistaken identities and disguises complicate the narrative. The farce culminates in a series of misunderstandings, romantic twists, and an eventual reconciliation, leaving the characters realizing that despite the chaos, the day's mishaps have brought them closer to their desired outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oxenford, John, 1812-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Day Well Spent: A Farce, in One Act |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Haxo from a copy generously made available by the University of California, Davis. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | English drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49882 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 340 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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