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The Brass Bottle
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023258821
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Uncork the laughter with F. Anstey's The Brass Bottle, a farcical play brimming with supernatural humor and magical mayhem. This delightful drama unveils a comical clash of cultures when a classic genie, or jinn, is unleashed upon unsuspecting modern society. Experience the enduring charm of this timeless tale, meticulously prepared for a new print edition.
A cornerstone of humorous fantasy, The Brass Bottle: A Farcical Fantastic Play in Four Acts explores the chaotic consequences of wish fulfillment gone awry. Witness the uproarious results as ancient magic collides with everyday life, creating a whirlwind of misunderstandings and comedic situations. Anstey's witty dialogue and cleverly constructed plot will captivate readers with its timeless appeal. This edition preserves the original text, ensuring an authentic encounter with this classic work of dramatic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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