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Three-Minute Plays
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025425399
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Three-Minute Plays is an ingenious collection of brief dramatic works by Percival Wilde, a figure celebrated for his mastery of the one-act play. This volume presents a series of compact and fast-paced plays designed to be performed or read in a matter of minutes, demonstrating Wilde's remarkable ability to distill character, conflict, and resolution into their most essential forms. Each sketch offers a self-contained narrative that ranges from lighthearted comedy to sharp social observation, showcasing the versatility and wit of early 20th-century American drama.
As a study in brevity and theatrical economy, Three-Minute Plays serves as both an entertaining anthology for readers and a valuable resource for actors and students of dramatic writing. The pieces within reflect the transition of the theater into more modern, accessible formats, proving that profound storytelling does not require a lengthy runtime. This collection remains a significant contribution to the genre of short-form drama, capturing the creative spirit and structural precision that made Wilde one of the most performed playwrights of his generation.
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