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100	1		_aPaulton, Harry, _d1842-1917
245	1	0	_aNiobe, All Smiles: A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niobe_(play)
500			_aAdaptation of: Niobé, by Maurice Ordonneau.
500			_aRelease date is 2014-07-08
508			_aE-text prepared by Clarity, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
520			_a"Niobe, All Smiles: A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts" by Harry and Edward Paulton is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. This farcical work revolves around the amusing interactions within a household that unexpectedly sees the reawakening of a statue, Niobe, who has been brought to life after centuries. The narrative highlights the comical chaos that ensues as Dunn, the bewildered householder, grapples with the presence of this ancient figure, his family dynamics, and the implications of their interactions. At the start of the play, the Dunn family is preparing to leave for the theater, and various characters engage in light banter reflecting their unique personalities. The dialogue humorously reveals the complexities of their relationships, particularly focusing on Peter Dunn, who is portrayed as somewhat beleaguered under the weight of his domestic life. As the scene unfolds, we learn about Peter's wife, Helen, and her critical nature, as well as the peculiarities surrounding a statue of Niobe that has been recently acquired. The opening acts hint at a comedic mix of misunderstandings and social commentary, culminating in the whimsical arrival of Niobe herself, set to further complicate the household's affairs and amuse the audience with her anachronistic demeanor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aComedy plays
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama
653			_aNiobe (Greek mythology) -- Drama
700	1		_aOrdonneau, Maurice, _d1854-1916
700	1		_aPaulton, Edward A. _q(Edward Antonio), _d1866-1939
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46226
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