The Deserted Daughter: A Comedy (1795)

by Thomas Holcroft

Book Overview

The Deserted Daughter: A Comedy is a play written by Thomas Holcroft in 1795. The story revolves around the character of Amelia Wildenheim, who is abandoned by her father and left in the care of her aunt and uncle. Amelia's father, a wealthy merchant, disapproves of her love for a poor artist and forces her to marry a wealthy but cruel nobleman. However, when Amelia's father dies, she is left with nothing and is forced to rely on the kindness of her...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165655136
• ISBN13: 9781165655137
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"