The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts

Name: The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts
Author: Arthur Wing Pinero

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 2 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In Edwardian London, Philip Mackworth confronts the ironies of ambition and society’s expectations as he reunites with old friends for a gathering where love, reputation, and self-discovery intertwine in sharp comedic turns.

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