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100 1 _aJerome, Jerome K.
_q(Jerome Klapka),
_d1859-1927
245 1 0 _aStage-Land
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 1997-03-01
505 0 _aThe hero -- The villain -- The heroine -- The comic man -- The lawyer -- The adventuress -- The servant-girl -- The child -- The comic lovers -- The peasants -- The good old man -- The Irishman -- The detective -- The sailor.
508 _aProduced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
520 _a"Stage-Land" by Jerome K. Jerome is a satirical collection of essays written during the late 19th century. This work humorously critiques theatrical conventions and character archetypes commonly found in dramatic productions of the time, such as the hapless hero, the flamboyant villain, and the melodramatic heroine. Jerome's tone highlights the absurdities inherent in these stereotypes, offering a mix of wit and insight into how theatre reflects societal norms and human nature. At the start of "Stage-Land," Jerome introduces a range of theatrical characters, beginning with the archetypal hero named George, who finds himself mired in misadventures largely driven by fate, while lacking practical skills. Following him are the villain, who is motivated by an unyielding yet unrequited love for the heroine, and the comic man who provides levity amid the onstage turmoil. Each character type is infused with exaggerated traits that showcase the clichés of stage productions, accompanied by Jerome's clever commentary on their absurdity. The opening sets the tone for a humorous exploration of the dramatic arts, making readers reflect on the conventions that define both the stage and real life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
653 _aEnglish wit and humor
653 _aActors
653 _aTheater -- Anecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/858
999 _c42977
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