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Comic Dramas: In Three Acts

Comic Dramas: In Three Acts

Edgeworth, Maria

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ISBN10: 1163627003
ISBN13: 9781163627006
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Comic Dramas: In Three Acts is a collection of three plays written by Maria Edgeworth, a prominent Irish author of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The three plays included in this book are Love and Law, The Two Guardians, and The Rose, Thistle and Shamrock. Love and Law is a comedic play that explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. The plot follows the story of two young lovers, who must overcome obstacles and navigate the complexities of their respective families in order to be together. The Two Guardians is a play that focuses on the theme of inheritance and the responsibilities that come with it. The story follows two guardians who are tasked with overseeing the upbringing of two young women who are set to inherit a large fortune. The play explores the challenges and conflicts that arise as the guardians attempt to fulfill their duties and protect the young women from harm. The Rose, Thistle and Shamrock is a play that examines the theme of national identity and patriotism. The plot revolves around a group of characters from Ireland, Scotland, and England who come together to celebrate their respective national holidays. The play explores the cultural differences and similarities between the characters and highlights the importance of national pride and unity. Overall, Comic Dramas: In Three Acts is a collection of lighthearted and entertaining plays that offer insight into the social and cultural issues of the time period in which they were written. Maria Edgeworth's witty and insightful writing style makes this book a delightful read for fans of classic literature and theater.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.

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