Leontine (1824)

By August von Kotzebue

Book Overview

""Leontine"" is a play written by August von Kotzebue and originally published in 1824. The story centers around the character of Leontine, a young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage with a man she does not love. As she struggles to come to terms with her situation, she finds herself drawn to another man, leading to a series of dramatic and emotional events. The play explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of societal expectations, and is known for its rich characterization and powerful dialogue. It is considered one of Kotzebue's most enduring works, and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times over the years.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: 1437089976
• ISBN13: 9781437089974
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"