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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBelasco, David,
_d1853-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Return of Peter Grimm
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #24359
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_of_Peter_Grimm
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-29
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Return of Peter Grimm" by David Belasco is a play written in the early 20th century that explores themes of love, family, and the question of life after death. The central character, Peter Grimm, is a kind-hearted, old-fashioned man who runs a botanic garden and dreams of seeing his niece Catherine happily married within the family. As the narrative unfolds, Peter's character raises poignant questions about mortality and the afterlife, particularly in relation to his return as a spirit after his passing. The opening of the play introduces Peter Grimm in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family and employees, and sets a warm, nostalgic tone. We meet James, his secretary, and Frederik, his nephew, along with Catherine, who is the focus of Peter's affectionate plans for marriage. This initial act is laden with discussions about Peter's importance in the lives of those around him—his care for the gardens, his financial contributions to the community, and his deep connections with his family. As Peter navigates these relationships, he remains blissfully unaware of his declining health, which is hinted at through conversations with James and the doctor. This opening lays the groundwork for the underlying tension surrounding Peter's eventual fate and his desire to maintain his cherished family bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Drama
653 _aDutch Americans -- New York (State) -- Drama
653 _aGhosts -- Drama
653 _aSpiritualism -- Drama
700 1 _aMoses, Montrose Jonas,
_d1878-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13319
999 _c54709
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