The Angel Intrudes: A Play In One Act (1918)

By Floyd Dell

Book Overview

""The Angel Intrudes"" is a one-act play written by Floyd Dell and first published in 1918. The play tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is visited by an angel in her bedroom late at night. The angel tells Mary that she has been chosen to bear a child who will become a great leader and bring peace to the world. Mary is initially hesitant and afraid, but eventually accepts the angel's message and agrees to bear the child. However, when Mary's fianc�����, John, discovers what has happened, he is angry and feels betrayed. The play explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the power of love. It is a thought-provoking and emotional work that has been praised for its beautiful language and powerful message. ""The Angel Intrudes"" remains a beloved classic of American theatre and continues to be performed and studied to this day.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: 1163876445
• ISBN13: 9781163876442
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"