The Comedy Of English Protestantism: In Three Acts (1894)

By Arthur F. Marshall

Book Overview

The Comedy of English Protestantism: In Three Acts is a play written by Arthur F. Marshall and first published in 1894. The play is a satirical commentary on the religious and social tensions of the late 19th century in England. It is divided into three acts, each of which presents a different aspect of the religious and social conflicts of the time.The first act is set in a rural parish church and introduces the characters of the play, including the Reverend Mr. Smith, a well-meaning but somewhat bumbling clergyman, and his wife, Mrs. Smith, who is more concerned with social status than with the spiritual well-being of her husband's parishioners. The second act takes place in a London drawing room and focuses on the conflicts between the high church and low church factions of the Anglican Church. The third act takes place in a courtroom and deals with the legal and moral consequences of the characters' actions.Throughout the play, Marshall uses humor and satire to comment on the hypocrisy and absurdity of the religious and social mores of the time. The play is considered a classic of Victorian satire and continues to be studied and performed 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: 054860231X
• ISBN13: 9780548602317
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"