The Bickerstaff, Isaac 1735-1812 creator Ford, Richard, Sir -1806 Hoare, Prince 1755-1834 Jordan, Dorothy 1761-1816 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The spoil'd child: A farce, in two acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" is a comedic play authored by W. Powell, published in the early 19th century. This farce employs humor to explore themes of child misbehavior and parental responsibility, showcasing the folly and indulgence of parents toward their mischievous son. Through a light-hearted narrative and engaging dialogue, it delves into the implications of spoiling children and the importance of discipline. The plot centers on Little Pickle, a notorious brat whose antics bring chaos to his family's home. His father, Old Pickle, struggles to manage his son’s mischievous behavior, which includes pranks that lead to disaster, such as roasting the family parrot instead of a pheasant for dinner. Little Pickle’s antics are met with exasperation from his aunt, Miss Pickle, who suggests measures to correct his behavior, including the deceitful idea of making him believe he was swopped at birth with a poor child. As the story unfolds, humorous misunderstandings and the interactions between characters create a charming reflection on childhood, family dynamics, and the balance between love and discipline. Ultimately, the play concludes with reconciliation and a heartwarming message about acceptance and forgiveness in parenting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Variously ascribed to Isaac Bickerstaff, Richard Ford, Prince Hoare and Mrs. Jordan. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spoil%27d_Child Release date is 2022-07-30 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Barker and Son, 1805 English drama -- 18th century Farces PR United Kingdom: Barker and Son, 1805 https://archive.org/details/spoildchildfarce0bick/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68649 https://archive.org/details/spoildchildfarce0bick/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68649 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134603.0 68649