The Hunchback

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The Hunchback

by James Sheridan Knowles

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
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Transcribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

2:05:13

Description

A lively drama opens in a bustling city where love and ambition collide. The heroine, spirited and beautiful, dreams of marrying the man she believes can lift her beyond her modest station, while her loyal servant—marked by a gentle hunchback—offers both comic relief and unexpected insight. Their tangled pursuits set the stage for witty repartee, secret vows, and a series of mistaken identities that keep the audience guessing at every turn.

As the entangled lovers race toward their fates, the hunchback’s humble perspective begins to reveal deeper truths about honor and desire. The play’s brisk pacing and sparkling dialogue give actors ample room to showcase both humor and pathos, ensuring a captivating experience that balances romance with a touch of social commentary. Listeners will find themselves drawn into the early‑act intrigue, eager to see how each character’s chase unfolds.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (120K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2002-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Sheridan Knowles

James Sheridan Knowles

1784–1862

Best known for lively 19th-century stage hits like Virginius, William Tell, and The Hunchback, this Irish dramatist helped shape popular theater in Britain. He also acted, taught elocution, and later turned to religious writing and preaching.

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