
A cloaked figure appears in a misty woodland, speaking in riddles about fairies and elemental spirits, only to step into the polished drawing‑room of an aristocratic household. There he meets the Duke, his secretary, a earnest clergyman, and a genteel doctor, each bringing their own peculiar concerns and stiff manners to the odd encounter.
The stranger’s cryptic verses and off‑beat logic spark lively debate, turning ordinary conversation about local affairs into a whimsical clash of the mundane and the magical. As the characters grapple with his enigmatic presence, the play unfolds with sharp wit, gentle satire, and a touch of the supernatural, inviting listeners to wonder where the line between reality and enchantment truly lies.
Full title
Magic A Fantastic Comedy
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (83K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-08-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1936
Best known for creating Father Brown, this English writer brought wit, paradox, and a love of argument to everything from detective stories to essays and Christian apologetics. His books are lively, funny, and often surprisingly modern in the questions they ask.
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