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100 1 _aBaker, George M.
_q(George Melville),
_d1832-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Mimic Stage :
_bA Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-28
505 0 _aDown by the sea -- A close shave -- Capuletta -- The great elixir -- The man with the demijohn -- An original idea -- "My uncle the captain" -- No cure, no pay -- Humors of the strike -- Bread on the waters.
508 _aProduced by 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 Mimic Stage" by George M. Baker is a collection of dramatic pieces written in the late 19th century. This compilation includes a variety of comedies, dramas, burlesques, and farces specifically designed for amateur performances, highlighting the accessible nature of theater for public exhibitions and private theatricals. The collection is aimed at providing enjoyment and entertainment for young and old alike, removing the burden of cost and elaborate staging. The opening of the work presents "Down by the Sea," the first of the included dramas. This piece introduces us to several characters, including John Gale, a fisherman, and his two protégés, March and September Gale, who were rescued as infants from shipwrecks. As the story unfolds, the interactions among the characters depict a blend of humor and warmth, showcasing their relationships, aspirations, and the peculiarities of coastal life. The narrative hints at underlying themes of family and identity as they grapple with their shared past and the mysteries of their origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDrama
653 _aAmateur plays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54063
999 _c94897
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