Queen Of The Lobby: An Incident In One Act (1896)

By Clair DuBois

Book Overview

""Queen of the Lobby: An Incident in One Act"" is a play written by Clair Dubois and first published in 1896. The play takes place in a hotel lobby, where a woman named Mrs. De Peyster is waiting for her husband. She is a wealthy and entitled socialite who believes she is above everyone else. As she waits, she becomes increasingly impatient and demanding, making unreasonable demands of the hotel staff and treating them poorly. As the play progresses, it becomes clear that Mrs. De Peyster's husband has been delayed and may not arrive at all. This realization causes Mrs. De Peyster to break down emotionally and reveal her vulnerability and loneliness. The hotel staff, who have been mistreated by her throughout the play, show compassion and empathy towards her. ""Queen of the Lobby"" is a commentary on social class and the treatment of others based on one's perceived status. It also explores themes of loneliness and the need for human connection. The play is a one-act production, making it a quick and engaging read or performance.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: 1163878081
• ISBN13: 9781163878088
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"