This Picture And That: A Comedy (1894)

By Brander Matthews

Book Overview

This Picture and That: A Comedy is a play written by Brander Matthews and published in 1894. The story revolves around two couples, Harry and Edith and Jack and Alice, who are close friends and share a love for art. However, their friendship is tested when Harry and Edith acquire a painting that Jack and Alice also wanted. The play explores themes of jealousy, competition, and the value of art. As the couples navigate their emotions and relationships, they also encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including an art dealer and a wealthy collector. The play is filled with witty dialogue and comedic situations, making it a light and entertaining read. Overall, This Picture and That is a charming comedy that offers a glimpse into the world of art and 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: 1165139219
• ISBN13: 9781165139217
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"