Beggar on Horseback (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Marc Connelly, George S. Kaufman
- First Published: 1925
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Satire
- Time of Work: The 1920’s
- Setting: New York City
- Genres: Satire, Drama, Parody, Fantasy, Expressionist literature
- Subjects: Values, New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Love or romance, New York City, Art or artists, 1920’s, Upper classes, Jazz music, Business or business people, Composers, Wealth, Orchestras or orchestral music
- Locales: New York, NY
Characters Discussed
Neil McRae, a pianist and composer. At about age thirty, he seems to be without prospects because his impracticality borders on the irresponsible. He is, however, personable and engaging, and his apparent indifference to material well-being springs more from his artistic creed than from sloth or carelessness. Wholly dedicated to his music, he lives an independent, quasi-bohemian life that is much too quixotic to suit the Cady clan. Although not in love with Gladys, Neil proposes to her when his need to be “subsidized” is pressed by Dr. Rice and Cynthia...
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George S. Kaufman (Cyclopedia of World Authors)George S. Kaufman (Drama)Marc Connelly (Cyclopedia of World Authors)Marc Connelly (Drama)
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