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The Man from Home

1908

Booth Tarkington

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The Man from Home

Booth Tarkington

1908

Humour, Plays/Films/Dramas

The Man from Home is a comedic play by Booth Tarkington, first published in 1908. Set in Sorrento, Italy, it follows American tourist Daniel Voorhees Pike as he navigates the complexities of social class and cultural differences amidst a backdrop of marriage proposals and a political fugitive. The play humorously explores themes of identity and societal expectations through witty dialogue and character interactions, making it a notable work in early 20th-century American drama.

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