Mrs. Temple's Telegram: A Farce In Three Acts (1908)

By William Morris and Frank Gunning Wyatt

Book Overview

Mrs. Temple's Telegram is a comedic play in three acts, written by Frank Gunning Wyatt and published in 1908. The story takes place in a small English village and centers around the character of Mrs. Temple, a wealthy and eccentric woman who is prone to making impulsive decisions. The play begins with Mrs. Temple sending a telegram to her husband, who is away on a trip, informing him that she has decided to adopt a baby. However, due to a series of misunderstandings and mishaps, the telegram ends up being delivered to the wrong person, causing chaos and confusion in the village.As the story unfolds, the characters become embroiled in a series of humorous situations, including mistaken identities, miscommunications, and unexpected revelations. Along the way, they must navigate the eccentricities of Mrs. Temple and the various obstacles that arise as a result of her impulsive decision-making.Overall, Mrs. Temple's Telegram is a lighthearted and entertaining farce that explores themes of love, family, and the absurdities of human behavior. With its witty dialogue and memorable characters, it remains a classic of the comedic stage.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: 116657718X
• ISBN13: 9781166577186
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"