Description

Next of Kin is a two-act farce written by Edward Clarke and first published in 1845. The play revolves around the character of Mr. Blandford, a wealthy and eccentric bachelor who has recently passed away. His will stipulates that his fortune will go to his next of kin, but there is a catch - they must be married within a year of his death, or the money will be donated to charity.The play follows the antics of Blandford's potential heirs as they try to navigate the complicated stipulations of the will and win the fortune. The cast of characters includes a scheming lawyer, a greedy aunt, a lovestruck couple, and a pair of bumbling servants.As the deadline for the marriage requirement approaches, the characters become increasingly desperate and their plans become more and more absurd. The play is full of witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and slapstick humor, making it a classic example of the farce genre.Overall, Next of Kin is a lighthearted and entertaining play that explores themes of greed, love, and the lengths people will go to for money.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.