Second In Command: A Comedy In Four Acts (1910)

By Robert Marshall

Book Overview

Second In Command is a comedic play written by Robert Marshall in 1910. The play is divided into four acts and centers around the character of Major George Barstow, who is the second in command at a British military base in India. Barstow is a pompous and arrogant man who believes that he should be the one in charge of the base, rather than his superior officer, Colonel Howard. The play begins with Barstow attempting to undermine Howard's authority by spreading rumors about him and trying to gain the favor of the other officers on the base. However, his plans backfire when Howard is promoted and Barstow is left to deal with the consequences of his actions. Throughout the play, Barstow's ego and sense of entitlement continue to cause problems for him, as he clashes with other characters and makes a series of bad decisions. The play is filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations, as Barstow's schemes and misadventures become increasingly absurd. In the end, Barstow is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and learn some valuable lessons about humility and teamwork. Second In Command is a classic example of British comedy from the early 20th century and remains a popular play for amateur and professional theater groups alike.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: 1164854054
• ISBN13: 9781164854050
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"