Riverside Nights

Riverside Nights

A. P. Herbert

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Editorial:
Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781025957586
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'Riverside Nights: An Entertainment' is a vibrant collection of sketches, songs, and dramatic interludes that captures the spirit of the British theatrical revue during the 1920s. Crafted by the celebrated satirist and writer A. P. Herbert, this work was famously staged at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, offering a delightful blend of wit, social commentary, and light-hearted parody.The collection showcases Herbert’s signature humor, ranging from clever lyrical compositions to poignant observations of contemporary life. Within its pages, readers will find a variety of theatrical pieces that reflect the cultural landscape of the interwar period. The work transitions seamlessly between whimsical musical numbers and sharp-tongued satirical scenes, embodying the entertainment promised by its title.As a significant document of mid-1920s stagecraft, 'Riverside Nights: An Entertainment' remains a fascinating example of the sophisticated yet accessible humor that defined a generation of London theatergoers. This volume serves as both a literary achievement and a historical window into the golden age of the Hammersmith Lyric productions, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of classic drama and British comedy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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