Sweet Lavender: A Domestic Drama in Three Acts

By Arthur Wing Pinero

Book Overview

Sweet Lavender is a play written by Arthur W. Pinero, originally performed in 1888. It is a domestic drama that explores the themes of love, marriage, and social class. The play is set in London and follows the story of a young woman named Lavender who runs a flower shop. Lavender is in love with a man named Clement, but he is engaged to a wealthy woman named Bertha. As the story unfolds, Lavender and Clement's love is tested by societal expectations and the pressures of class differences. Meanwhile, Lavender's friend Dick is in love with a woman named Maisie, but she is also engaged to a wealthy man. The play explores the complexities of these relationships and the struggles of the characters to find happiness and fulfillment in a society that values money and social status above all else. Sweet Lavender is a poignant and thought-provoking play that continues to resonate with audiences today.1891. English dramatist, Pinero, achieved initial success with farces, such as The Magistrate and sentimental comedies, such as Sweet Lavender. His best known work is The Second Mrs. Tanqueray, which raised eyebrows when it was produced for its portrayal of a woman with a questionable past.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: 1417927054
• ISBN13: 9781417927050
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"