Turning the Tables. A Farce, in one Act

Turning the Tables. A Farce, in one Act

John Poole

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781175839299
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Turning the Tables is a hilarious one-act farce by John Poole, originally published in 1834. This comedic gem showcases Poole’s talent for witty dialogue and absurd situations. The play revolves around mistaken identities and comical misunderstandings, offering a lighthearted glimpse into 19th-century British society. With its fast-paced action and engaging characters, 'Turning the Tables' promises a delightful experience for readers and performers alike.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 will 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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