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Comediettas and Farces is a collection of short comedic plays by John Maddison Morton, showcasing his mastery of farce, quick-paced humor, and witty dialogue. The collection includes a variety of one-act plays and short comedies, each designed to entertain with misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and social satire.In these plays, Morton often explores the foibles of everyday life, focusing on the absurdities of social conventions and romantic entanglements. The characters are typically caught up in situations of their own making, where their actions lead to comic confusion and eventually to a resolution that restores order.The comediettas within the collection are lighthearted and designed for quick, entertaining performances. Morton’s characteristic use of clever wordplay, exaggerated characters, and improbable situations makes Comediettas and Farces a delightful example of Victorian comedic writing, with each piece offering a glimpse into the social norms and humor of the time.