Once A Hero: A Comedy In One Act (1922)

Once A Hero is a one-act comedy play written by Harold Brighouse and first published in 1922. The play is set in a small town in England and follows the story of a retired soldier named Captain Harry Hope. After being hailed as a war hero, Harry returns to his hometown to live a quiet life. However, he soon finds himself bored and longing for the excitement of his former life. To pass the time, Harry begins to tell tall tales about his war experiences to anyone who will listen. When a group of locals gather to hear his stories, Harry's lies become increasingly outrageous and hilarious. The play explores themes of heroism, truth, and the desire for adventure. With witty dialogue and memorable characters, Once A Hero is a classic comedy that continues to entertain audiences today.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.