A Proposal Under Difficulties: A Farce

Name: A Proposal Under Difficulties: A Farce
Author: John Kendrick Bangs

By John Kendrick Bangs

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The play is a light farce set in a fashionable drawing-room where two rival suitors nervously attempt to propose to a beloved young woman while a resourceful maid and an offstage coachman complicate matters. Mistaken declarations, overheard intentions, and social posturing produce comic embarrassment and escalating misunderstandings as each suitor maneuvers for advantage. The action emphasizes timing, wordplay, and situational irony, with short scenes that trade on romantic bravado, class differences, and the comic consequences of misplaced courage.

About the Author

John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and humorist known for his satirical and whimsical writing style. He gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing significantly to the genre of comic fiction. His notable works include "A House-Boat on the Styx," a humorous take on the afterlife, and "Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream," which parodies Lewis Carroll's classic. Bangs' writings often blend fantasy with social commentary, showcasing his keen wit and imaginative storytelling. He also wrote essays and short stories, leaving a lasting impact on American literary humor.