Publisher's Synopsis
Sick Abed is a farcical comedy play in three acts, written by Ethel Watts Mumford and first published in 1919. The play follows the story of a young couple, Robert and Mary, who have just moved into a new apartment. Robert is a hypochondriac who is convinced he is constantly sick, and Mary is a loving and patient wife who tries to help him overcome his fears.As the play progresses, Robert's obsession with his health becomes more and more absurd, and he begins to alienate his friends and family with his behavior. Meanwhile, Mary's attempts to help her husband only seem to make things worse, and she finds herself caught up in a series of comical misadventures.Throughout the play, Mumford uses humor and satire to comment on the absurdity of hypochondria and the ways in which our fears and anxieties can take over our lives. The play is filled with witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and memorable characters, making it a classic example of the farce genre.Overall, Sick Abed is a hilarious and entertaining play that offers a lighthearted look at the human tendency towards anxiety and self-doubt. It is a must-read for anyone who loves comedy, satire, or the theater in general.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.
