Collusion

"Collusion: A Trifle in Three Acts" is a witty and lighthearted dramatic work by J. E. Terry. Set within the sophisticated landscape of early 20th-century British theater, this three-act play explores themes of social artifice, clever maneuvering, and comedic misunderstanding. As the subtitle suggests, the work is a "trifle," prioritizing sparkling dialogue and situational humor over heavy moralizing, making it a quintessential example of the drawing-room comedy genre.

The narrative centers on the intricate schemes and secret agreements-the "collusions"-formed between its characters, providing a satirical look at the social conventions and interpersonal dynamics of the era. Terry's craftsmanship is on full display through the play's rhythmic pacing and sharp verbal dexterity. This work serves as an engaging historical representative of the theatrical world of the 1930s, offering a charming experience for students of drama and lovers of classic British comedy alike.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.