False Shame: A Comedy In Four Act (1799)

By August von Kotzebue

Book Overview

False Shame: A Comedy In Four Acts is a play written by August Von Kotzebue and first published in 1799. The play tells the story of a young woman named Rosalia who is forced to marry a man she does not love due to societal pressure and the fear of being shamed. However, she soon realizes that her husband is not the man she thought he was and falls in love with another man. The play explores themes of societal expectations, love, and the consequences of false shame. The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is witty and engaging, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. Overall, False Shame is a classic comedy that still resonates with readers 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: 116464310X
• ISBN13: 9781164643104
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"