| Author |
Castle, Agnes, 1860-1922 |
| Author |
Castle, Egerton, 1858-1920 |
| Translator |
Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939 |
| Uniform Title |
The Bath comedy. Finnish
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| Title |
Hienoston huvinäytelmä
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto,1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen
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| Summary |
"Hienoston huvinäytelmä" by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the glamorous setting of Bath, England, during the days of King George III, and it explores themes of romance and societal norms among the aristocracy. The likely key character is Lady Standish, who grapples with her husband's indifference and the complexities of love and jealousy with the guidance of her friend, Mrs. Kitty Bellairs. The opening of "Hienoston huvinäytelmä" introduces us to Lady Standish, who is in tears, drawing the attention of her friend, Mrs. Bellairs, a witty and sharp-tongued beauty. Lady Standish laments her husband's apparent waning affection and shares her distress with Kitty, who offers her a series of unconventional and playful strategies to regain her husband's interest. As Kitty advises Julia to create jealousy and intrigue in their relationship, it becomes clear that the story will delve into playful manipulations within the confines of marriage, setting the stage for misunderstandings and emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Bath (England) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67263 |
| Release Date |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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