The Earl Of Pawtucket: A Comedy In Three Acts

By Augustus Thomas

Book Overview

""The Earl of Pawtucket"" is a comedic play written by Augustus Thomas. The story revolves around the character of the Earl of Pawtucket, a wealthy and eccentric aristocrat who is constantly searching for new ways to spend his money. His latest obsession is a young woman named Edith, whom he believes to be his long-lost daughter. However, Edith is actually the daughter of the Earl's butler, who has been posing as her father in order to protect her from the Earl's advances. As the Earl's attempts to win Edith's affection become increasingly bizarre, the butler and his family must work to keep their secret safe while also trying to navigate the Earl's unpredictable behavior. The play is filled with witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and comical misunderstandings, making it a delightful read for fans of classic comedic theater.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: 116370864X
• ISBN13: 9781163708644
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"