Just Plain Jones: A Rural Comedy in One Act (Classic Reprint)

Harry M. Doty

ISBN 10: 1334118396 ISBN 13: 9781334118395

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

Language: English

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Print on Demand. This book gives the reader an insight into the lives of ordinary people living in a small town during a time of change. The author brings to life the characters, their daily routines, heartaches and triumphs. At a time when many are yearning for a simpler life, the book provides a glimpse into a bygone era, but not through rose-tinted spectacles. It explores how once-traditional ways of life are adapting to new pressures and makes the reader question whether so-called progress truly benefits everyone. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Just Plain Jones: A Rural Comedy in One Act (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1334118396

ISBN 13

9781334118395

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Childrens Fiction

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A sharp, funny one‑act rural comedy about a country home for rent that goes wildly off script with city expectations and country wit.

In this brisk one‑act farce, a rural household hosts a string of prospective renters, from pretentious city folk to cheerful, down‑to‑earth neighbors. The clash of manners, mistaken assumptions, and small-town quirks drives the humor as both sides misread each other and find their footing in a comic, human rhythm.

Readers will enjoy quick, character‑driven dialogue, colorful dialects, and playful social satire that paints a vivid picture of country life and its residents. The piece leans on farce, warmhearted misunderstandings, and a delightfully bantering tone that keeps the audience laughing without losing the heart of the story.

Bright, stage‑worthy exchanges between neighbors and visitors

Humor rooted in class expectations and rural realities

Bright snapshots of rural life, language, and character dynamics

Compact, engaging structure suited for community theaters or reading aloud

Ideal for readers who enjoy lighthearted, character‑driven comedy and sketches about country life and social mismatches.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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