Dr. Hardhack's Prescription: A Play for Children in Four Acts by Rice and Stowe
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"Dr. Hardhack's Prescription: A Play for Children in Four Acts" by K. McDowell Rice is a whimsical children's play written in the early 20th century. The play presents a lighthearted narrative and explores themes of health and wellness, particularly through the lens of traditional and natural remedies. It serves as both entertainment and a gentle commentary on contemporary societal norms regarding health and femininity. The storyline revolves around young Emily Proudie, who
is deemed unwell and overly delicate due to her sheltered, fashionable upbringing. Her family, concerned for her health, seeks the advice of the unconventional Dr. Hardhack, who prescribes a radical change: sending Emily to the countryside for a more natural lifestyle. Throughout the play, Dr. Hardhack advocates for outdoor activities and a rustic existence to restore Emily's health, which she embarks on along with her friend Pussy Willow. By the end, Emily returns vibrant and transformed, challenging the expectations of femininity while emphasizing the importance of health over societal standards. The play blends humor with valuable lessons, making it a delightful offering for children and families alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rice, K. McDowell (Katharine McDowell) |
|---|---|
| Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
| Title | Dr. Hardhack's Prescription: A Play for Children in Four Acts |
| Note | "A Dramatization of the story, 'Little Pussy Willow,' by Harriet Beecher Stowe" |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Erica Pfister-Altschul, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's plays |
| Subject | American drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36195 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36195-6 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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