The Admirable Crichton
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A sparkling window into a vanished world, The Admirable Crichton charms with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye for human nature. A near-miraculous blend of stage play comedy and social satire, it elegises the manners and misadventures of a Victorian household stranded on a British island locale. This restored edition reveals J. M. Barrie's deft handling of class on an island, where leaders emerge not from rank but from character, etiquette, and common sense. The play walks a fine line between frivolity and insight, offering a period theatre piece that doubles as a thoughtful exploration of survival...
A sparkling window into a vanished world, The Admirable Crichton charms with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye for human nature. A near-miraculous blend of stage play comedy and social satire, it elegises the manners and misadventures of a Victorian household stranded on a British island locale. This restored edition reveals J. M. Barrie's deft handling of class on an island, where leaders emerge not from rank but from character, etiquette, and common sense. The play walks a fine line between frivolity and insight, offering a period theatre piece that doubles as a thoughtful exploration of survival and adaptation under pressure. Its brisk scenes, sparkling dialogue, and moral questions make it accessible to casual readers while rewarding theatre study and classroom reading material alike. Historically, The Admirable Crichton sits at the intersection of Victorian era setting and British stage traditions, reflecting attitudes of its time with clarity and craft. This Alpha Editions release honours that lineage-restored for today's and future generations-without compromising the work's original flavour. It is more than a reprint; it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, poised to enrich classic literature fans and theatre enthusiasts, and to serve as a valuable reference for scholars and students alike. A delightful, enduring addition to any library-a true gem of Victorian stage plays.
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