Freezing a Mother-in-Law; or, Suspended Animation: A farce in one act (eBook)

T. Edgar Pemberton (Autor)

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2022
22 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654731580-3 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Freezing a Mother-in-Law; or, Suspended Animation: A farce in one act' by T. Edgar Pemberton, the reader is taken on a comedic journey filled with absurd situations and witty dialogue. Written in a light-hearted and humorous tone, this play explores the theme of family relationships and the struggles of dealing with a difficult mother-in-law. Set in the context of Victorian-era farce, Pemberton's work is a delightful example of the genre, filled with exaggerated characters and comedic misunderstandings. The play's fast-paced plot and clever wordplay make it an entertaining read for fans of classic farces.

Autor

T. Edgar Pemberton holds a particular niche within the ranks of Victorian-era playwrights, having contributed to the lively world of theatrical farce. While the full scope of Pemberton's life and the breadth of his work are not exhaustively documented, his contribution to the genre is evidenced by his play, 'Freezing a Mother-in-Law; or, Suspended Animation: A farce in one act.' Pemberton's penchant for comedy is showcased in this particular work, capturing the absurdities of social relationships and familial bonds, a common trope within the Victorian comedic theatre movement. His style often involved exaggerated situations and characters, deriving humor from the improbable scenarios, much in line with the broader farcical tradition of the era. While Pemberton may not have attained the same level of renown as some of his contemporaries, his contributions remain appreciated by scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian theatre. His work is characteristic of the time, reflecting societal norms and the comedic tastes of his audience. Unfortunately, due to the scarcity of biographical information, much of Pemberton's life, his inspirations, and subsequent literary endeavors remain enigmatic, leaving readers and scholars to surmise the extent of his influence primarily through the lens of his extant plays.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th century drama • 19th-century play • Absurd theatricality • British playwright • Classic Plays • Comedic rescue mission • comedies • English Drama • English literature • Experimental fluid • family comedy play • Family farce • Father-in-law plot • mother-in-law humor • Pemberton playwright • public domain theater • suspended animation • suspended animation fiction • theatrical farce literature • Victorian comedy • Victorian farce