02384cam a22003253u 4500 47559 UtSlPG 20260610134107.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 The Prude's Progress: A Comedy in Three Acts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-12-06 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books "The Prude's Progress: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpotts is a comedy play written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a group of characters who navigate themes of poverty, ambition, and romantic entanglement, specifically focusing on the struggles of Nelly Morris and her brother Ted as they wrestle with societal pressures and personal aspirations in a modest Bloomsbury lodging house. The comedic elements arise from their interactions with a cast of colorful supporting characters, including Adam Cherry, who proposes a marriage to Nelly to alleviate their financial woes. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Nelly Morris, who laments her dire living conditions and the struggles of her brother Ted, a medical student. Nelly reveals her longing for a better life, sparking comedic yet heartfelt discussions about their financial state and the potential intervention of their wealthier relatives. When Adam Cherry arrives, he offers both support and an unexpected marriage proposal, stirring a mix of emotions in Nelly and foreshadowing complicated relational dynamics as she grapples with the choices before her. The opening sets the stage for the exploration of sacrifice, self-respect, and social class through humor and poignant dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comedy plays English drama -- 19th century Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47559 88398 88398