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100 1 _aTarkington, Booth,
_d1869-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-06-19
508 _aProduced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act" by Booth Tarkington is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. This theatrical piece is set in a country hotel and revolves around themes of love, mistaken identities, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Tarkington's work, known for its social commentary and wit, presents a humorous exploration of romance and societal expectations. The play unfolds in a secluded hotel lounge, where Mrs. Curtis, a widow, finds herself at the center of attention from Lancelot Briggs, a young man infatuated with her. Throughout the act, Lancelot grapples with his feelings and the obstacles posed by his family, while Mrs. Curtis acts coyly, encouraging him to dance with younger women. The situation becomes more complicated with the arrival of Lancelot's mother and sister, alongside Mrs. Curtis’ secret rendezvous with another man. Amidst misunderstandings and comedic chaos, the characters navigate their romantic entanglements, leading to unexpected revelations and humorous tensions. The play captures the innocence of youth and the complexity of adult relationships in a light-hearted manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican drama -- 20th century
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Drama
653 _aFarces
653 _aHotels -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59778
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