Oxenford, John 1812-1877 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Twice Killed: A Farce in One Act" by John Oxenford is a comedic play written during the early 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This farce revolves around themes of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, set against the backdrop of societal norms and the absurdity of love. Through lively characters and humorous scenarios, it explores the consequences of secrecy and deception in romantic pursuits. The storyline follows Mr. Ralph Reckless, who pursues a young lady named Julia Flighty while using a false identity to avoid the scrutiny of his guardian. Meanwhile, Tom, his servant, devises a heartfelt plan to win over Fanny Pepper by gifting her a basket filled with groceries. However, the situation escalates when Reckless finds himself hidden inside a basket intended for Fanny, leading to a chaotic series of events as various characters misunderstand the circumstances. The play culminates in a humorous resolution as all characters come together, revealing true identities and intentions amidst a series of blunders, making for a tangled, yet comedic finale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-07-18 Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust, Ohio State University and Google, and with special thanks to the Victorian Plays Project. Original publication data not identified Comedy plays English drama -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49481 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49481 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134134.0 49481