The World's Slippery Turns: Or Mind How You Wed! A Play, In Three Acts (1845)

By John Whitsed

Book Overview

The World's Slippery Turns: Or Mind How You Wed is a play written by John Whitsed and published in 1845. The play consists of three acts and follows the story of a young couple, Charles and Emily, who are about to get married. However, their plans are disrupted by the arrival of Charles' uncle, Sir Gregory, who has his own ideas about who Charles should marry.As the play unfolds, the characters navigate through various twists and turns, including mistaken identities, secret affairs, and unexpected revelations. The play is a comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions of the time, particularly those surrounding marriage and courtship.Whitsed's writing is characterized by witty dialogue and clever plot twists, making The World's Slippery Turns an entertaining and engaging read. The play offers a glimpse into the social norms and values of Victorian England, while also providing a timeless commentary on the complexities of human relationships.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: 1165139073
• ISBN13: 9781165139071
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"