Uncles And Aunts

Uncles And Aunts

Walter Everard / William Lestocq

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120768612
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''Uncles and Aunts'' is a farcical comedy play written by William Lestocq and first published in 1910. The play revolves around the lives of a group of eccentric uncles and aunts who are brought together by the unexpected arrival of their nephew, Jack. As the play unfolds, the audience is treated to a series of hilarious and absurd situations, as the uncles and aunts compete for Jack’s attention and affection.The play is set in a large country house, where the uncles and aunts have gathered to celebrate the engagement of their nephew, Jack. However, things quickly turn chaotic, as each of the uncles and aunts tries to outdo the others in their attempts to impress Jack. The play features a range of colorful characters, including the eccentric Uncle George, the flirtatious Aunt Maud, and the domineering Aunt Agatha.Throughout the play, the audience is treated to a series of hilarious misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and comic mishaps, as the uncles and aunts compete for Jack’s attention. The play is filled with witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and slapstick humor, making it a classic example of farcical comedy.Overall, ''Uncles and Aunts'' is a delightful and entertaining play that is sure to leave audiences in stitches. Its timeless humor and memorable characters have made it a favorite among theater-goers for over a century, and it remains a beloved classic of the genre to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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