The Scarecrow; or The Glass of Truth: A Tragedy of the Ludicrous
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"The Scarecrow; or The Glass of Truth: The Tragedy of the Ridiculous" is a work by the American playwright and poet Percy McKay. This play depicts the unique face of human fears, morality and modern society. The main character, Pagolenko, created from straw and dressed in old clothes, becomes a symbol of the ridiculous and at the same time the embodiment of the true truth. He opens the eyes of the small town residents by showing them his muteness and presence that reflect their own flaws and the multifaceted nature of society. The course of events in the play rages from dramatic scenes to comic situations, revealing the deep meaning of life and the inner essence of human nature. "The Scarecrow; or The Glass of Truth: The Tragedy of the Ridiculous" is a masterpiece that will leave the reader impressed and give him a lot of food for thought.
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- Name of the Author
- Percy MacKaye
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2018-05-13
- Title
- The Scarecrow
or The Glass of Truth: A Tragedy of the Ludicrous - Subject
- American drama
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"The Scarecrow; or The Glass of Truth: The Tragedy of the Ridiculous" is a work by the American playwright and poet Percy McKay. This play depicts the unique fa...