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100 1 _aBaker, George M.
_q(George Melville),
_d1832-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Duchess of Dublin: A Farce
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-07-06
508 _aProduced by Judith Wirawan, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Duchess of Dublin: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written in the early 1870s, likely during the Victorian era. This farce revolves around amusing misunderstandings and the pursuit of social status, showcasing themes of identity and deception in a lighthearted manner. The narrative primarily involves characters manipulating a situation to elevate the reputation of a newly practicing doctor by falsely presenting a local milliner as a high-ranking noblewoman. In the story, Dr. Adam Aconite struggles to establish his medical practice in a village resistant to trusting a newcomer. With the help of his friends, a scheme is devised to promote him by claiming that "The Duchess of Dublin" is under his care; this duchess is, in reality, Maggie Mullen, a local girl with no real noble ties. As word spreads, a flurry of patients, including wealthy and curious townsfolk, flock to the doctor, each believing they are in the presence of true nobility. The mix-ups and antics that ensue create a series of humorous moments as the characters navigate their relationships and the consequences of the ruse, ultimately leading to a playful exploration of ambition, love, and societal perceptions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComedy plays
653 _aAmerican drama -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52512
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