The Brass Bottle

By: Anstey, F.

Uncork the laughter with F. Anstey's "The Brass Bottle," a farcical play brimming with supernatural humor and magical mayhem. This delightful drama unveils a comical clash of cultures when a classic genie, or jinn, is unleashed upon unsuspecting modern society. Experience the enduring charm of this timeless tale, meticulously prepared for a new print edition.

A cornerstone of humorous fantasy, "The Brass Bottle: A Farcical Fantastic Play in Four Acts" explores the chaotic consequences of wish fulfillment gone awry. Witness the uproarious results as ancient magic collides with everyday life, creating a whirlwind of misunderstandings and comedic situations. Anstey's witty dialogue and cleverly constructed plot will captivate readers with its timeless appeal. This edition preserves the original text, ensuring an authentic encounter with this classic work of dramatic literature.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102325882X
• ISBN13: 9781023258821
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Don't keep your laughter bottled up.

Chapters: I. Horace Ventimore Receives a Commission II. A Cheap Lot III. An Unexpected Opening IV. At Large V. Carte Blance VI. Embarras de Richesses VII. "Gratitude-A Lively Sense of Favours to Come" VIII. Bachelor's Quarters IX. "Persicos Odi, Puer, Apparatus" X. No Place Like Home! XI. A Fool's Paradise XII. The Messenger of Hope XIII. A Choice of Evils XIV. "Since There's No Help, Come, Let Us Kiss and Part!" XV. Blushing Honours XVI. A Killing Frost XVII. High Words XVIII. A Game of Bluff The Epilogue I never had a chance to see the play and would like to someday. In the meantime, I have a DVD copy of the movie with Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, and Burl Ives (1964, Harry Keller). I would like the other movie versions also. Because the movie took place in modern-day (1964), I did not realize the story took place in England (originally published in 1900). We also see a few adaptations to the movie to change the timing of the media. Yet for the most part, when you read the story, you will see that the movie follows the book pretty faithfully down to some of the dialogue. The story is simple but becomes complex. Mild-mannered, obscure architect Horace Ventimore, in an attempt to impress his potential father-in-law, purchases a brass bottle. Upon opening it, you guess it, a djinn (Fakrash) pops out, and in his gratitude, Fakrash helps Ventimore in a way you would not believe; neither did Ventimore. I also purchased the Kindle freebie, which worked well except that each page number was read out.