A Successful Calamity: A Comedy In Two Acts

By Clare Kummer

Book Overview

""A Successful Calamity"" is a comedic play written by Clare Kummer. The story revolves around the wealthy and eccentric family of the Van Middlesworths, who are facing financial troubles. In an attempt to save themselves from bankruptcy, they decide to stage a fake robbery of their valuable possessions and collect the insurance money. However, their plan goes awry when a real thief breaks into their house on the same night. Chaos ensues as the family tries to cover up the truth and protect their reputation. The play explores themes of family dynamics, greed, and the consequences of lying. ""A Successful Calamity"" is a lighthearted and entertaining play that has been enjoyed by audiences since its debut in 1917.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163756296
• ISBN13: 9781163756294
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"