02666cam a22003373u 4500 33986 UtSlPG 20260610133756.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 Comic Tragedies : Written by 'Jo' and 'Meg' and Acted by The 'Little Women' Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-24 A foreword, by Meg -- Norna; or, The witch's curse -- The captive of Castile; or, The Moorish maiden's vow -- The Greek slave -- Ion -- Bianca: an operatic tragedy -- The unloved wife; or, Woman's faith. Produced by David Edwards, Ernest Schaal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) "Comic Tragedies" by Louisa May Alcott and Anna Bronson Alcott Pratt is a collection of whimsical yet melodramatic plays likely written in the late 19th century. The book showcases the imaginative pursuits of Jo and Meg, fictionalized characters based on the authors themselves, as they indulge in writing and performing plays in their youth. Through their theatrical endeavors, it highlights themes of friendship, creativity, and romanticized notions of love and tragedy. At the start of "Comic Tragedies," we are introduced to the backdrop of the Alcott sisters' childhood, which is filled with the excitement of staging their own dramas in a garret. Jo, with her penchant for dark and dramatic roles, takes on the villains and ghosts, while Meg favors romantic leads. The sisters, along with their friends, ingeniously transform their limited resources into elaborate performances full of passion and laughter. As they navigate the challenges of amateur theatre, their works are a blend of comedy and tragedy, reflecting their innocence and youthful aspirations. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of both their artistic inclinations and the bonds that define their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American drama -- 19th century Melodrama Pratt, Anna Bronson Alcott, 1831-1893 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33986 74832 74832