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100 1 _aPemberton, T. Edgar
_q(Thomas Edgar),
_d1849-1905
245 1 0 _aFreezing a Mother-in-Law; or, Suspended Animation: A farce in one act
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-28
508 _aProduced by Fox in the Stars, Jan-Fabian Humann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Freezing a Mother-in-Law; or, Suspended Animation: A farce in one act" by T. E. Pemberton is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. This work falls within the genre of farce and explores themes of marital relationships and the dynamics of family authority. Set in a domestic environment, the play humorously critiques societal norms and the struggles between love and parental influence. The story centers around Mr. Watmuff and his daughter Emily, who is in love with Walter Litherland, but their union is obstructed by Mrs. Watmuff, who adamantly refuses to consent to the engagement. The plot thickens with the introduction of Ferdinand Swift, a nephew with a bizarre invention involving suspended animation, which he proposes to experiment with on his aunt. In a twist of comedic fate, Mrs. Watmuff, initially oblivious to the scheme, becomes aware of the plot and takes the matter into her own hands. The farcical situation escalates with misunderstandings, cunning plans, and ultimately culminates in revelations that lead to an unexpected resolution for the characters. With its witty dialogue and absurd scenarios, the play captures the humor and challenges of navigating family relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComedy plays
653 _aEnglish drama -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41507
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