A Tender Attachment: A Farce

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A Tender Attachment: A Farce

by George M. (George Melville) Baker

EN·~36 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
1

A TENDER ATTACHMENT.

4:25
2

A TENDER ATTACHMENT. - CHARACTERS.

32:15

Description

A bright, bustling stage comes alive with a motley crew of London’s most eccentric figures—a sly proprietor of “Bachelors’ Paradise,” a retired manufacturer with a penchant for pomp, his hopeful son, a blustering soldier, a salty sailor, a meddlesome tinker, and a flamboyant tailor. Their distinct personalities clash the moment they gather under one roof, each eager to seize the attention and opportunity the evening promises.

The first act erupts in a cascade of misunderstandings: a misplaced ledger, a misdelivered love note, and a sudden demand for a mysterious “attachment” that none of them can quite define. As secrets slip and accusations fly, the characters scramble to protect their reputations while unintentionally entangling one another in ever‑more ridiculous schemes. The lively banter and rapid‑fire repartee keep the humor rolling, setting the stage for a delightfully chaotic farce that’s as charming as it is uproarious.

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Language

en

Duration

~36 minutes (35K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2014-12-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George M. (George Melville) Baker

George M. (George Melville) Baker

1832–1890

Known for lively amateur theatricals and comic stage pieces, this 19th-century Boston writer helped make home and community performance more accessible and fun. He also worked in publishing, bringing the practical side of popular entertainment to a wide audience.

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