The Chameleon: A Comedy In Three Acts (1917)

By Josephine Preston Peabody

Book Overview

The Chameleon: A Comedy In Three Acts is a play written by Josephine Preston Peabody and first published in 1917. The play revolves around the character of John Chilcote, a politician who has been missing for three years and is presumed dead. However, he suddenly reappears, but his behavior is strange and erratic, leading to speculation that he may not be the real John Chilcote. The play explores themes of identity, politics, and the nature of truth, as the characters try to unravel the mystery of Chilcote's strange behavior. The play is known for its witty dialogue and clever plot twists, and has been praised for its insightful commentary on the political climate of the time. Overall, The Chameleon is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today.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: 1165752735
• ISBN13: 9781165752737
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"