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The Private Secretary

- A Farcical Comedy In Three Acts

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""The Private Secretary"" is a farcical comedy written by Charles Hawtrey, originally published in 1884. The play revolves around the character of Charles Babcock, a young man who is desperate to become a private secretary to a wealthy and influential man named Sir Peter. Despite his lack of experience and qualifications, Charles manages to secure the job with the help of his friend, the mischievous and cunning Dick. However, things quickly spiral out of control as Charles struggles to keep up with the demands of his new position, and a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings ensue. Along the way, the play explores themes of class, social status, and the absurdity of Victorian society. With its witty dialogue, fast-paced plot, and memorable characters, ""The Private Secretary"" remains a beloved classic of English theatre.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163227589
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 92
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 136 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. november 2024
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""The Private Secretary"" is a farcical comedy written by Charles Hawtrey, originally published in 1884. The play revolves around the character of Charles Babcock, a young man who is desperate to become a private secretary to a wealthy and influential man named Sir Peter. Despite his lack of experience and qualifications, Charles manages to secure the job with the help of his friend, the mischievous and cunning Dick. However, things quickly spiral out of control as Charles struggles to keep up with the demands of his new position, and a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings ensue. Along the way, the play explores themes of class, social status, and the absurdity of Victorian society. With its witty dialogue, fast-paced plot, and memorable characters, ""The Private Secretary"" remains a beloved classic of English theatre.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.

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