The Flattering Word and Other One Act Plays - George Kelly - Bog

The Flattering Word and Other One Act Plays is a collection of plays written by George Kelly. The book consists of six one-act plays that explore various themes such as love, deception, and social class. The title play, The Flattering Word, is a comedic satire that takes a critical look at the world of publishing and the power of flattery. Another play in the collection, The Fatal Weakness, is a drama that explores the complexities of marriage and infidelity. The other plays in the book include The Torch-Bearers, The Show-Off, The Deep Mrs. Sykes, and The Travelling Salesman. Each play in the collection is a masterful work of storytelling that showcases Kelly's talent for creating compelling characters and exploring important themes. The Flattering Word and Other One Act Plays is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of playwriting and the complexities of human relationships.1930. The great American comic dramatist George Kelly�������s The Flattering Word is a comic pastiche about an actor who charms a prejudiced Midwestern parson out of his disapproval of the theater. Contents: The Flattering Word, A Satire in One Act; Smarty�������s Party; The Weak Spot; and Poor Aubrey, A Domestic Comedy.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.