TY  - BOOK
AU  - Marsh,Richard
TI  - Frivolities, Especially Addressed to Those Who Are Tired of Being Serious
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Fiction
KW  - Humorous stories, English
KW  - Short stories, English
N1  - Release date is 2012-08-08; The purse which was found -- For one night only -- Returning a verdict -- The Chancellor's ward -- A honeymoon trip -- The burglar's blunder -- Ninepence -- A battlefield up-to-date -- Mr. Harland's pupils -- A burglar alarm -- A lesson in sculling -- Outside; Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by
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N2  - "Frivolities, Especially Addressed to Those Who Are Tired of Being Serious" by Richard Marsh is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various lighthearted and comedic situations that invite readers to take a break from the seriousness of everyday life. The characters are eclectic, including a clergyman, various applicants for a lost purse, and a whimsical waiter, all contributing to the comical tone of the narrative.  The opening of the collection begins with an amusing scene focusing on a protagonist who has found a purse and is now dealing with a stream of eccentric characters claiming ownership over it. As several applicants arrive at his door, their increasingly desperate and often absurd attempts to describe the lost purse reveal a colorful tapestry of society's characters, from a seedy clergyman to the unemployed. The protagonist's exasperation grows as the chaotic situation unfolds, leading to humorous interactions that highlight the ridiculousness of their claims. This sets the tone for a series of amusing encounters that promise to entertain readers with lighthearted storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40454
ER  -