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The Marriage Promise: A Comedy In Five Acts (1803)

The Marriage Promise: A Comedy In Five Acts (1803)

Allingham, John Till

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral DramaGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1167176219
ISBN13: 9781167176210
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Marriage Promise is a play written by John Till Allingham in 1803. It is a comedy that revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Charles and Sophia, who are betrothed to each other. However, their marriage is threatened by the interference of Sophia's father, who wants her to marry a wealthy nobleman instead.The play is divided into five acts and is set in the 18th century. The story is full of witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and hilarious situations. Throughout the play, the characters struggle to navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social status.As the plot unfolds, Charles and Sophia's love for each other is put to the test. They must overcome numerous obstacles, including Sophia's father's objections, the interference of a meddling aunt, and the advances of a persistent suitor.Despite the challenges they face, Charles and Sophia remain steadfast in their love for each other. The play ends with a happy resolution, as the couple finally gets married and their families are reconciled.Overall, The Marriage Promise is a delightful comedy that explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. It is a timeless story 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.

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