In The Wrong Box: A Farce In Two Acts (1834)

By Richard Brinsley Peake

Book Overview

In The Wrong Box is a comedic play written by Richard B. Peake and first performed in 1834. The play is a farce in two acts and follows the story of two elderly brothers who are mistakenly declared dead, leading to a series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities. The brothers' heirs, who are also their cousins, are eager to inherit their fortune and become embroiled in a series of hilarious mishaps as they try to claim the inheritance. The play is filled with witty dialogue, physical comedy, and absurd situations that will keep audiences entertained from beginning to end. With its clever plot twists and delightful characters, In The Wrong Box is a classic farce that is sure to leave audiences laughing out loud.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: 1163880043
• ISBN13: 9781163880043
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"