All The Comforts Of Home: A Comedy In Four Acts (1897)

By William Gillette and Gillette William 1853-1937

Book Overview

""All The Comforts Of Home: A Comedy In Four Acts"" is a play written by William Gillette and originally published in 1897. The story follows the lives of two couples, the Thayers and the Fosters, who are staying in a cozy cottage in the countryside. The Thayers are a middle-aged couple who have been married for many years, while the Fosters are a young couple who have only been married for a short time. The play explores the dynamics between the two couples as they navigate their relationships and the challenges that arise during their stay in the cottage. As the play unfolds, the audience is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including a mischievous maid, a bumbling butler, and a flirtatious neighbor. The Thayers and the Fosters find themselves caught up in a series of misunderstandings and miscommunications that lead to comedic situations and unexpected twists. Through its witty dialogue and clever plot, ""All The Comforts Of Home"" offers a lighthearted and entertaining look at the complexities of human relationships. The play has been performed numerous times since its publication and is considered a classic of American theater.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: 116643768X
• ISBN13: 9781166437688
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"