Tony, The Convict: A Comedy In Five Acts (1893)

By Charles Townsend

Book Overview

Tony, The Convict: A Comedy In Five Acts is a play written by Charles Townsend and first published in 1893. The story revolves around the character of Tony, a convict who has just been released from prison after serving a sentence for stealing. Tony is determined to turn his life around and start anew, but his past catches up with him when he is mistaken for a notorious thief and is arrested again. The play follows Tony's attempts to clear his name and prove his innocence, while also dealing with the challenges of starting over in society as a former convict. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a wealthy widow, a bumbling detective, and a group of thieves. The play is a lighthearted comedy that explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of second chances. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with audiences today.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: 1120944929
• ISBN13: 9781120944924
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"