Author |
Ganthony, Richard, 1857?-1924 |
Title |
A message from Mars : A fantastic comedy in three acts
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Original Publication |
New York: Samuel French, 1923.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Note |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Message_from_Mars_(play)
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Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Message_from_Mars_(play)
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Credits |
Tim Lindell, University of South Dakota and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"A Message from Mars: A Fantastic Comedy in Three Acts" by Richard Ganthony is a play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Horace Parker, a self-centered astronomer who becomes the subject of a celestial intervention from a messenger from Mars, triggering a reflection on his selfishness and egotism. This witty piece delves into themes of human connection, responsibility towards others, and the absurdities of the social behaviors of the time. The opening of the play introduces us to Horace Parker, who is engaged to Minnie Templar but seems more absorbed in his scientific pursuits than in attending a dance with her. Minnie is frustrated with Horace's indifference, and Aunt Martha, his guardian, expresses concern about his selfish nature. As the dialogue unfolds, it becomes clear that Horace's obsession with his work and his narrow view of the world have strained his relationships. Eventually, a mysterious tramp arrives with a letter, setting the stage for the arrival of the Messenger from Mars, who will challenge Horace’s perception of life and teach him crucial lessons about love and selflessness amidst humorous exchanges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
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Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama
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Subject |
Dreams -- Drama
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Subject |
Selfishness -- Drama
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
74852 |
Release Date |
Dec 7, 2024 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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