The Mimic Stage by George M. Baker
QR code
"The Mimic Stage" by George M. Baker is a collection of dramatic pieces written in the late 19th century. This compilation includes a variety of comedies, dramas, burlesques, and farces specifically designed for amateur performances, highlighting the accessible nature of theater for public exhibitions and private theatricals. The collection is aimed at providing enjoyment and entertainment for young and old alike, removing the burden of cost and elaborate staging. The opening of
the work presents "Down by the Sea," the first of the included dramas. This piece introduces us to several characters, including John Gale, a fisherman, and his two protégés, March and September Gale, who were rescued as infants from shipwrecks. As the story unfolds, the interactions among the characters depict a blend of humor and warmth, showcasing their relationships, aspirations, and the peculiarities of coastal life. The narrative hints at underlying themes of family and identity as they grapple with their shared past and the mysteries of their origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Mimic Stage A Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals |
| Contents | Down by the sea -- A close shave -- Capuletta -- The great elixir -- The man with the demijohn -- An original idea -- "My uncle the captain" -- No cure, no pay -- Humors of the strike -- Bread on the waters. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Drama |
| Subject | Amateur plays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54063 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54063-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 622 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!