Arthur Wing Pinero

Arthur Wing Pinero was a prominent British playwright and actor born on May 24, 1855. He emerged as a significant figure in the late Victorian and Edwardian theatre, renowned for his keen insights into social issues and human relationships. Pinero's works often combined humor with poignant reflections on the complexities of life, showcasing his ability to capture the nuances of his era. Some of his most notable plays include "The Magistrate" and "Trelawny of the 'Wells'," which continue to resonate with audiences for their wit and depth.

As you explore the world of Arthur Wing Pinero in this audiobook app, you'll find a collection of his plays that reflect the vibrancy and challenges of his time. His storytelling offers a delightful blend of comedy and drama, inviting listeners to ponder the human experience. Whether you're a seasoned theatre lover or new to his work, Pinero's unique voice promises an engaging journey into the heart of early 20th-century drama.

Sweet Lavender

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"Sweet Lavender" must be regarded as one of the most successful stage-plays of modern times, and there can be no question that it …

The Amazons: A Farcical Romance

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This 1895 farce inspired by the outlandish idea of women wearing pants, centers around the predicament of the three daughters of the eccentr…

In Chancery

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Subtitled "An Original Fantastic Comedy in Three Acts", this should be another enjoyable farce by Pinero, including memory loss, m…

The Weaker Sex

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Mrs. Boyle-Chewton and her cause - the Advancement of Women from the Rear to the Van. Lady Vivash, new recruit to the cause. Their daughter…

Dandy Dick

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“Dandy Dick” was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre—a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers …

Lady Bountiful

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"The story of "Lady Bountiful" is, I venture to think, human and interesting enough to offer possibilities to the novelist; w…

The Enchanted Cottage

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A play written late in Pinero's career that shows he still knew how to reach his audience. A wounded WW1 veteran discovers that love truly c…

The Princess and the Butterfly

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The English-born Princess Pannonia had spent the twenty years of her marriage isolated in the Prince's remote Hungarian castle. Now widowed,…

The Rocket

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Gentlemen out away from London, looking for wives. "I'm going to settle down, hearthrug and slippers and all that sort of thing." …

The Money-Spinner

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When his younger brother incurs a large betting debt, what could be easier than for a man to borrow the money to save him from the factory h…

The Magistrate

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The success of “The Magistrate” was immediate, and the Court Theatre was crowded night after night for more than a year, the play being pres…

His House in Order

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"A well-meaning second wife is made miserable by the fact that she is continually compared, to her disadvantage, with her predecessor. …

The Thunderbolt

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Called "An episode in the history of a provincial family", where "their faults of manner and breeding are precisely the fault…

The Gay Lord Quex

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Lord Quex, after a life of philandering, has decided to reform and marry. But he is not believed, particularly by the guardian of his intend…

Letty

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Letty is another one of Pinero's Social Plays, exposing the double standard of woman's reputations suffering for actions that in men were no…

The Squire

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"Then take a word of advice—cut yourself adrift from Squire Kate's apron strings. (Gilbert turns away) When my father, John Verity, die…

A Wife Without A Smile

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Mr. Rippingill can not get his wife to relax her stony features and smile. Maybe even laugh. "Avis - Lady Whitstable and the pickled sa…

Iris

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Left a widow 5 years ago at age 21, Iris Bellamy is shackled by terms of her husband's will that would leave her penniless if she remarries.…

The Beauty Stone

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Not your usual Pinero play. Gilbert and Sullivan had stopped collaborating, and so Pinero - at the height of his very successful career - an…

The Times

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Percy Egerton-Bompas, M.P., and Mrs Bompas have secrets in their family. Which promise grave difficulties as they try to marry off their dau…

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