Armand Or The Peer And The Peasant: A Play In Five Acts (1851)

By Anna Cora Mowatt

Book Overview

Armand Or The Peer And The Peasant: A Play In Five Acts is a dramatic work written by Anna Cora Mowatt and originally published in 1851. The play centers around the character of Armand, a wealthy and privileged young man who falls in love with a beautiful peasant girl named Marie. Despite the vast differences in their social statuses, Armand is determined to marry Marie and live a life of happiness with her. However, his plans are complicated by the interference of his conniving mother, who disapproves of the match and will stop at nothing to prevent the marriage from taking place. As the story unfolds, Armand must navigate the complex web of social expectations and familial obligations in order to achieve his heart's desire. Along the way, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and biases, and ultimately learns the true meaning of love and sacrifice. Through its compelling characters, intricate plot, and powerful themes, Armand Or The Peer And The Peasant offers a vivid portrait of the social and cultural tensions of its time, and remains a timeless work of dramatic literature.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: 1164580000
• ISBN13: 9781164580003
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"