Publisher's Synopsis
The Bicyclers And Three Other Farces is a collection of four hilarious plays written by John Kendrick Bangs. The first play, The Bicyclers, is about a group of friends who go on a bicycle ride and get into all sorts of comical mishaps. The second play, A Proposal Under Difficulties, is about a man who tries to propose to his girlfriend but is constantly interrupted by her family. The third play, The Fatal Message, is a murder mystery that takes place in a hotel room. The final play, The Deluge, is a satire about a group of people who try to survive a flood by building an ark. Each play is filled with witty dialogue, absurd situations, and unforgettable characters. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves comedy and wants to have a good laugh.Perkins (doubtfully). I know that--but--from what I can gather, learning to ride a wheel isn't the most restful thing in the world. There's a good deal of lying down about it; but it comes with too great suddenness; that is, so Charlie Cheeseborough says. He learned up at the Academy, and he told me that he spent most of his time making dents in the floor with his head.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.
