Sighs Or The Daughter: A Comedy In Five Acts, As It Is Performed At The Theater Royal, Hay Market (1799)

By Prince Hoare

Book Overview

""Sighs or The Daughter"" is a comedic play written by August Von Kotzebue and originally performed at the Theater Royal in Hay Market in 1799. The play is divided into five acts and tells the story of a young woman named Rosina who is torn between two suitors, the wealthy and arrogant Count Cassel and the humble and kind-hearted farmer Ernest. As Rosina's father tries to force her into marrying the Count for financial gain, she struggles to follow her heart and choose the man she truly loves. Along the way, the play explores themes of societal expectations, class differences, and the power of love. With witty dialogue and engaging characters, ""Sighs or The Daughter"" is a delightful romp through the world of 18th-century 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120707129
• ISBN13: 9781120707123
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"