The Return of Peter Grimm

The Return of Peter Grimm is a play written by David Belasco. The story revolves around the titular character, Peter Grimm, who dies and returns as a ghost to help his family and friends. The play explores themes of love, loss, and the afterlife.The play is set in a small town in New York and follows the lives of Peter Grimm's family and friends after his death. Peter's niece, Catherine, is left in charge of his estate and is tasked with carrying out his final wishes. However, Peter's will is vague and leaves many unanswered questions.As the play progresses, Peter's ghost begins to appear to his loved ones, offering guidance and advice. He helps his niece find love and encourages his friends to reconcile their differences. Through his interactions with the living, Peter comes to understand the true meaning of life and death.The Return of Peter Grimm was first performed on Broadway in 1911 and was later adapted into a film in 1926. The play is considered a classic of American theater and has been revived numerous times over the years. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes and compelling characters.1912. Novelized from the play. Peter Grimm, the family patriarch, returns ten days after his death to correct a mistake he made while alive. Contents: A Man and a Maid; The Heir; Peter Grimm Has a Plan; A Warning and a Theory; A Queer Compact; Breaking the News; The Hand Relaxes; Afterward; The Eve of a Wedding; A Wasted Plea; The Legacies; Mostly Concerning Gratitude; The Return; I Can't Get It Across; A Half-Heard Message; The Sensitive; Mr. Batholommey Testifies; Dr. McPherson's Statement; Back to the Story; The Benefit of the Doubt; Only One Thing Really Counts; All That Happens, Happens Again; The Dawning; and The Good-Bye.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.