The Genius: A Comedy In Three Acts (1904)

By Cecil B. DeMille and William C. De Mille

Book Overview

""The Genius: A Comedy In Three Acts"" is a play written by William C. De Mille and first published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young man named Dick Minot, who is a struggling writer trying to make a name for himself in the literary world. Despite his lack of success, he is convinced that he is a genius and refuses to give up on his dream. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful actress, and a wise old editor, who all have different opinions on what it takes to be a successful writer. Through a series of humorous and poignant events, Dick learns the true meaning of success and discovers that being a genius is more than just having talent. This play is a witty and insightful commentary on the nature of creativity, ambition, and the pursuit of success in the early 20th century.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: 1163932051
• ISBN13: 9781163932056
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"