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The Admirable Crichton
Book • 1902
The Admirable Crichton is a comic stage play written by J.M. Barrie in 1902.
It follows the story of Crichton, a butler who becomes the leader of a group of aristocrats after they are shipwrecked on a desert island.
The play satirizes the British class system as Crichton's practical skills make him the natural leader, while his former masters struggle to adapt.
Upon rescue, Crichton returns to his servant status, highlighting the societal norms of the time.
It follows the story of Crichton, a butler who becomes the leader of a group of aristocrats after they are shipwrecked on a desert island.
The play satirizes the British class system as Crichton's practical skills make him the natural leader, while his former masters struggle to adapt.
Upon rescue, Crichton returns to his servant status, highlighting the societal norms of the time.
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