Publisher's Synopsis
An Act In A Backwater (1905) is a novel written by E. F. Benson. The story is set in the small town of Polchester in England and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants. The novel is a satirical take on the social and political life of the town.The story follows the arrival of a touring theatre company in Polchester, which causes a stir among the locals. The town's leading citizens, including the mayor and the vicar, are determined to put on a show of their own to outdo the visiting theatre company. However, their efforts are hindered by their own petty rivalries and personal problems.As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to a cast of eccentric characters, including a wealthy spinster, a pompous doctor, and a young couple in love. The novel explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and social class, and is a humorous and insightful commentary on the mores of English society at the turn of the 20th century.Overall, An Act In A Backwater is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of small-town England in the early 1900s.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.
