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100 1 _aRoberts, Randal H., Sir
_q(Randal Howland),
_d1837-1899
245 1 0 _aUnder a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act
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 2016-08-10
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, ellinora 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"Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act" by Sir Randal H. Roberts and George M. Baker is a comedic play written during the late 19th century. This work is characterized as a one-act play or comedietta, focusing on the playful interactions between characters in an intimate setting, likely capturing the lighthearted spirit of its time. The narrative revolves around themes of mistaken identities, romance, and the comedic misunderstandings that ensue in social encounters. The story unfolds in a hotel where Charles Devereaux, a bachelor, finds himself unintentionally caught up in a mix-up when his room is exchanged with that of a lady named Lucy Mortimer. As their rooms are adjacent, humorous interactions occur through a door that separates them. The play highlights their witty exchanges and misunderstandings, particularly stemming from Charles's unfinished letter, which Lucy reads. The interactions culminate in a veiled meeting and an exploration of relationships and assumptions, bringing to light their feelings and the transformative power of love, as Charles realizes a romantic interest in Lucy despite his previous apathy. The play concludes with a humorous yet earnest reflection on love and the whimsical nature of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDrama
653 _aComedy plays
700 1 _aBaker, George M.
_q(George Melville),
_d1832-1890
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52764
999 _c93598
_d93598