Nell Gwynne; Or The Prologue: A Comedy In Two Acts

By Douglas William Jerrold

Book Overview

Nell Gwynne; Or The Prologue: A Comedy In Two Acts is a play written by Douglas William Jerrold. It tells the story of the famous English actress and mistress of King Charles II, Nell Gwynne. The play is set in the late seventeenth century and follows Nell as she rises from humble beginnings as an orange seller to become a beloved actress and a favorite of the king. The play explores themes of love, ambition, and social class, and features a cast of colorful characters including Nell's fellow actors, the king's courtiers, and Nell's own mother. With witty dialogue and lively humor, Nell Gwynne; Or The Prologue offers a delightful portrayal of one of England's most famous historical figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163247294
• ISBN13: 9781163247297
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"