The Masqueraders: A Play In Four Acts (1909)
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ISBN10: 1104245787
ISBN13: 9781104245788
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104245788
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Masqueraders: A Play In Four Acts is a drama written by Henry Arthur Jones and first published in 1909. The play revolves around a group of characters who are all hiding their true identities behind masks and disguises. The story is set in London during the late 19th century and explores themes of deception, love, and class differences.The main characters of the play are two siblings, David and Lydia Rousillon, who are forced to flee France after their father is arrested for political reasons. In order to survive, they adopt false identities and become part of London's high society. David takes on the persona of a wealthy aristocrat, while Lydia pretends to be his wife. However, their plan is threatened when David falls in love with a young woman named Marjorie Linden, who is unaware of his true identity.As the story unfolds, the characters find themselves caught up in a web of lies and deceit, with their true identities constantly at risk of being exposed. The play explores the consequences of their actions and the impact it has on their relationships and the wider society.Overall, The Masqueraders: A Play In Four Acts is a compelling drama that explores the themes of identity, love, and deception. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences to this day.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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