Lovers' Vows

By August von Kotzebue and Mrs Inchbald

Lovers' vows examines the moral and emotional complexities surrounding love, duty, and social order. The play delves into the conflict between personal desire and societal constraint, portraying how individuals struggle to reconcile affection with honor and convention. Set against the moral backdrop of class divisions and rigid expectations, it portrays the journey of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the restoration of justice. The work explores how compassion and truth can transcend the limits imposed by birth and reputation, offering a reflection on the redemptive power of sincerity and moral courage. Through moments of tension and revelation, the play critiques hypocrisy and prejudice, illuminating how genuine virtue often arises from adversity. The narrative's emotional depth lies in its depiction of loyalty, maternal love, and the courage to confront societal wrongs. It becomes both a domestic and social drama, emphasizing the enduring strength of conscience and the triumph of emotional honesty over social pretense.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374833832
• ISBN13: 9789374833834
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"