Hankin, St. John 1869-1909 creator Wheeler, Edward J. 1848?-1933 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mr. Punch's Dramatic Sequels" by St. John Hankin is a collection of humorous theatrical sequels written in the late 19th century. The work is a playful exploration of famous plays, such as "Hamlet" and "Much Ado About Nothing," where Hankin humorously imagines what might occur after the curtain falls on these classic tales. Through wit and satire, he captures the characters' quirks and societal norms, presenting a rich tapestry of post-play life that adds depth and amusement to the original narratives. At the start of the work, the author introduces a series of theatrical pieces beginning with "Alcestis," where the titular character is brought back from the dead by Heracles, only to bemoan the annoying aspects of married life with her husband, Admetus. This light, comedic tone sets the stage for the ensuing stories, blending classical themes with modern issues of marriage and societal expectations. The opening passages feature clever dialogues and character interactions, setting a playful atmosphere as the characters grapple with their circumstances in exaggerated and humorous ways, inviting readers into a whimsical reflection on drama and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Alcestis -- Hamlet -- Much ado about nothing -- The critic -- The school for scandal -- She stoops to conquer -- The lady of Lyons -- Caste -- Patience, or, Bunthorne's bride -- The second Mrs. Tanqueray -- The lady from the sea -- Cæsar and Cleopatra -- The notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith -- A dramatised version of Omar Khayyám. Release date is 2014-12-27 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Parodies English drama PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47792 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47792 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134111.0 47792