Lost And Won: A Play, In Five Acts (1841)

By Henry Spicer

Book Overview

Lost and Won is a play written by Henry Spicer and first published in 1841. The play is divided into five acts and centers around the story of two young lovers, Arthur and Clara, who are torn apart by the machinations of Clara's father, Sir William. Arthur is a poor but ambitious young man who hopes to make his fortune and win Clara's hand in marriage. Sir William, however, disapproves of the match and sets out to destroy Arthur's prospects, leading to a series of misunderstandings, betrayals, and ultimately tragic consequences. The play explores themes of love, class, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. With its complex characters and intricate plot, Lost and Won is considered a classic of Victorian-era drama.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: 1165660474
• ISBN13: 9781165660476
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"