The Duchess of Dublin: A Farce by George M. Baker
"The Duchess of Dublin: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written in the early 1870s, likely during the Victorian era. This farce revolves around amusing misunderstandings and the pursuit of social status, showcasing themes of identity and deception in a lighthearted manner. The narrative primarily involves characters manipulating a situation to elevate the reputation of a newly practicing doctor by falsely presenting a local milliner as a high-rankingnoblewoman. In the story, Dr. Adam Aconite struggles to establish his medical practice in a village resistant to trusting a newcomer. With the help of his friends, a scheme is devised to promote him by claiming that "The Duchess of Dublin" is under his care; this duchess is, in reality, Maggie Mullen, a local girl with no real noble ties. As word spreads, a flurry of patients, including wealthy and curious townsfolk, flock to the doctor, each believing they are in the presence of true nobility. The mix-ups and antics that ensue create a series of humorous moments as the characters navigate their relationships and the consequences of the ruse, ultimately leading to a playful exploration of ambition, love, and societal perceptions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890 |
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| Title | The Duchess of Dublin: A Farce |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Judith Wirawan, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | American drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52512 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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