You Never Can Tell by Bernard Shaw
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
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| Title | You Never Can Tell |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Never_Can_Tell_(play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteeer and David Widger |
| Summary | "You Never Can Tell" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a seaside dentist's operating room, establishing the comedic tone and capturing the social dynamics of the era. The plot introduces us to charming and forthright characters, particularly the young lady Dorothy (Dolly) Clandon and her brother Philip, who engage with the newly established dentist, Valentine. Their playful banter hints at themes of identity, family, and social conventions. The opening of the play presents a lively scene set in the dentist's office, where the dentist is treating the spirited young lady, Dolly, who displays a mix of boldness and curiosity. The exchange between Dolly and Valentine sets a light-hearted and teasing atmosphere, showcasing Dolly's engaging personality. Soon after, her brother Phil enters, and together they reveal their family's eccentricities, including a mystery surrounding their father that both intrigues and frustrates them. As the conversation evolves, we learn about their mother, Mrs. Clandon, and her insistence on honesty and independence, ultimately leading to a web of comedic misunderstandings around family ties that promises to unfold in the ensuing acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | England -- Drama |
| Subject | Runaway husbands -- Drama |
| Subject | Wives -- Drama |
| Subject | Fathers -- Drama |
| Subject | Children -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2175 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 22, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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