02217cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450018001522640051001703000047002213360026002683370026002943380036003205000087003565000031004435080071004745201214005455340045017596530027018047000030018318560042018613480UtSlPG20260610133113.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aKnowles, James Sheridan,d1784-186214aThe Hunchback 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunchback_(play)  aRelease date is 2002-10-01  aTranscribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price  a"The Hunchback" by James Sheridan Knowles is a drama written during the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s. The play revolves around the complex interactions of its characters, particularly focusing on the titular character, Master Walter, who is characterized by his hunchback and wit, as well as the relationships that entwine the wealthy and titled figures of society with those of lesser status.  At the start of the play, we are introduced to a lively tavern scene where expectations and ambitions run high, particularly for Master Wilford, who looks forward to inheriting a title due to the impending death of the Earl of Rochdale. His interactions with friends reveal his aspirations for wealth, social status, and marriage, setting the stage for the themes of ambition and love that permeate the story. The entrance of Master Walter, the hunchback, brings a contrasting perspective, as he navigates the world with his unique traits and character while being caught up in the dynamics of love and societal expectations. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of characters, relationships, and the tensions that will unfold throughout the drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish drama (Comedy)1 aMorley, Henry,d1822-189440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3480