02382cam a22003373u 4500 59778 UtSlPG 20260610134357.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-06-19 Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act" by Booth Tarkington is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. This theatrical piece is set in a country hotel and revolves around themes of love, mistaken identities, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Tarkington's work, known for its social commentary and wit, presents a humorous exploration of romance and societal expectations. The play unfolds in a secluded hotel lounge, where Mrs. Curtis, a widow, finds herself at the center of attention from Lancelot Briggs, a young man infatuated with her. Throughout the act, Lancelot grapples with his feelings and the obstacles posed by his family, while Mrs. Curtis acts coyly, encouraging him to dance with younger women. The situation becomes more complicated with the arrival of Lancelot's mother and sister, alongside Mrs. Curtis’ secret rendezvous with another man. Amidst misunderstandings and comedic chaos, the characters navigate their romantic entanglements, leading to unexpected revelations and humorous tensions. The play captures the innocence of youth and the complexity of adult relationships in a light-hearted manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American drama -- 20th century Man-woman relationships -- Drama Farces Hotels -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59778 100604 100604