"Be Calm, Camilla!": A Comedy in Two Acts

By Clare Kummer

Book Overview

""Be Calm, Camilla "" is a hilarious comedy play written by Clare Beecher Kummer and first published in 1922. The play is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of Camilla, a young and vibrant woman who is about to marry her fianc�����, Richard. However, Camilla's nerves get the best of her, and she becomes overwhelmed with anxiety and stress, leading to a series of comical mishaps.The play is divided into two acts, with each act presenting a different set of challenges for Camilla. In the first act, Camilla is preparing for her wedding day, but she cannot seem to shake off her nerves. She is constantly worried about everything, from her dress to the weather, and her anxiety only increases when her bridesmaids arrive, each with their own set of problems.In the second act, Camilla and Richard have returned from their honeymoon, but Camilla is still struggling to adjust to married life. She is constantly worried about pleasing her husband and keeping up with the expectations of society. Her anxiety leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps, including a disastrous dinner party and a comical encounter with a fortune teller.Overall, ""Be Calm, Camilla "" is a witty and entertaining play that explores the themes of anxiety, marriage, and societal expectations in a humorous and lighthearted way. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good comedy and a great story.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: 1120161703
• ISBN13: 9781120161703
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"