The Rejuvenation of Miss Semaphore: A Farcical Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Rejuvenation of Miss Semaphore: A Farcical Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Eccles, Charlotte O'Conor (1863–1911).
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"The Rejuvenation of Miss Semaphore: A Farcical Novel" by Charlotte O'Conor Eccles is a farcical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Miss Augusta Semaphore and her sister, Miss Prudence, who reside in a boarding house filled with various comically stilted characters. The narrative hints at themes of aging, societal norms, and the desire for youth as Miss Semaphore expresses an eagerness to reverse the passage of time in her life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the boarding house at 37 Beaconsfield Gardens, where residents engage in mundane conversations over dinner, portraying their rigidly polite yet superficial lives. Miss Semaphore, who feels the weight of her age, becomes enamored with the idea of acquiring a miraculous "Water of Youth" after reading an advertisement. The plot takes a whimsical turn when she ultimately attempts to use the water, inadvertently transforming herself into a baby, which shatters the status quo and thrusts both sisters into an unexpected predicament. The opening effectively sets the stage for a humorous exploration of societal expectations and the absurdity of the lengths to which one might go to reclaim youth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rejuvenation of Miss Semaphore: A Farcical Novel
- Author credits: Eccles, Charlotte O'Conor (1863–1911)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boardinghouses -- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Sisters -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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