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100	1		_aDavis, Richard Harding, _d1864-1916
245	1	0	_aMiss Civilization: A Comedy in One Act
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1999
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1999-05-01
508			_aProduced by Theresa Aramao, and David Widger
520			_a"Miss Civilization: A Comedy in One Act" by Richard Harding Davis is a play that falls under the category of comedic drama, written during the early 20th century. The play centers around an attempted burglary during the night after Christmas in the country house of the Gardner family, highlighting themes of civility versus criminality in a humorous and engaging setting. The storyline follows Alice Gardner, who is home with her ill mother when three burglars attempt to break in. Alice, displaying both bravery and wit, engages with the intruders—"Uncle" Joseph Hatch, "Brick" Meakin, and Harry Hayes—in a comical interaction that turns the table on them. Instead of reacting with fear, Alice invites the burglars to partake in a late-night supper and challenges their life choices, emphasizing the value of civilization over criminal acts. As the tension builds, the arrival of law enforcement provides a resolution, with Alice fainting from the stress of the ordeal. The play cleverly intertwines humor with social commentary, showcasing the resilience of its protagonist against the backdrop of lawlessness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican drama (Comedy) -- 20th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1742
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