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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPolite Satires: Containing The Unknown Hand, The Volcanic Island, Square Pegs |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-09-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Clarity, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Polite Satires: Containing The Unknown Hand, The Volcanic Island, Square Pegs" by Clifford Bax is a collection of one-act plays written in the early 20th century. This compilation explores the comedic and satirical aspects of human relationships and societal norms through the lens of wit and humor. The plays utilize dialogue-driven narratives that delve into the complexities of friendship, love, and identity, reflecting the cultural dynamics of the early 1920s. In "The Unknown Hand," two friends, Juliet and Helen, navigate the fallout from a controversial book that portrays their lives, leading to a mix of humor and contemplation about identity and friendship. "The Volcanic Island" features Dorothea Wylde grappling with an unexpected marriage proposal from James, illustrated through an engaging dialogue with her subconscious, embodied by her alter ego, Dorothy Wild. Finally, "Square Pegs" presents Hilda and Gioconda, who whimsically explore romantic expectations across time periods, juxtaposing modern dating with 16th-century romance. Each play innovatively blends satire with social commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the absurdities of life and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aOne-act plays | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish drama | ||
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