A Comedy Without Laughter (1887)

A Comedy Without Laughter is a novel written by Percy Ross and first published in 1887. The book tells the story of a wealthy and eccentric businessman named John Hazard who decides to stage a play in his own home. However, things quickly go awry when the actors and crew are unable to take the production seriously, resulting in a comedic disaster.As the play continues to spiral out of control, Hazard becomes increasingly frustrated and begins to clash with his family and friends. Meanwhile, a young woman named Ethel arrives on the scene and becomes caught up in the chaos, leading to a series of romantic entanglements and misunderstandings.Throughout the book, Ross skewers the conventions of Victorian society and explores themes of wealth, class, and the nature of art. Despite its title, A Comedy Without Laughter is a witty and entertaining read that offers a satirical take on the world of theater and the foibles of the upper classes.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.