The Crimson Cocoanut: And Other Plays (1913)

The Crimson Cocoanut: And Other Plays is a collection of five plays written by Ian Hay Beith and published in 1913. The plays included in this collection are The Crimson Cocoanut, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, A Marriage Has Been Arranged, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The School for Scandal. The Crimson Cocoanut is a farcical play that follows the story of a group of British tourists who get stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific. The play is filled with humorous situations and witty dialogue as the characters try to survive on the island.The Knight of the Burning Pestle is a satirical play that pokes fun at the conventions of Elizabethan theater. The play within a play follows the story of a grocer and his wife who disrupt a performance of a play to demand that their apprentice be given a role.A Marriage Has Been Arranged is a romantic comedy that follows the story of a young woman who is betrothed to a man she has never met. The play explores themes of love, duty, and tradition.The Importance of Being Earnest is a classic comedy of manners that follows the story of two friends who create fake identities to pursue their romantic interests. The play is known for its clever wordplay and social commentary.The School for Scandal is a satirical comedy that explores the themes of gossip and scandal in high society. The play follows the story of two brothers who are competing for the affections of a young woman while trying to avoid the rumors and scandals that surround them.Overall, The Crimson Cocoanut: And Other Plays is a diverse collection of plays that showcase Ian Hay Beith's talent for humor, satire, and social commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.