Five To Two: A Comedy, In Three Acts (1851)

By John Lettsom Elliot

Book Overview

""Five To Two: A Comedy, In Three Acts"" is a play written by John Lettsom Elliot and first published in 1851. The play is set in London and revolves around the lives of two families, the Duncans and the Macgregors. The Duncans are a wealthy family, while the Macgregors are struggling to make ends meet. The play follows the events that unfold when the two families come together for a dinner party. The main characters in the play include the head of the Duncan family, Mr. Duncan, his wife Mrs. Duncan, their daughter Mary, and their friend, Mr. Wilmot. The Macgregor family is represented by Mr. Macgregor, his wife Mrs. Macgregor, and their daughter Jessie. The play is a comedy that explores themes of social class, wealth, and love. It highlights the differences between the two families and the challenges they face as they try to navigate their relationships with each other. The play is filled with humorous moments and witty dialogue, making it an entertaining read for fans of comedic literature. Overall, ""Five To Two: A Comedy, In Three Acts"" is a charming play that offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of 19th century London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in comedy and the history of English literature.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: 1166948072
• ISBN13: 9781166948078
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"