The Begum: A Hindu Comic Opera In Two Acts (1887)

By Reginald De Koven

Book Overview

The Begum: A Hindu Comic Opera In Two Acts is a literary work written by Harry Bache Smith in 1887. The book is a humorous and satirical play that tells the story of a wealthy Indian woman, or Begum, who travels to America to find a suitable husband. Along the way, she encounters various characters, including a group of American socialites who are fascinated by her exoticism and a young American man who falls in love with her. The play explores themes of cultural differences, love, and social status. The Begum is a lighthearted and entertaining work that provides a glimpse into the attitudes and prejudices of the time period in which it was written.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: 1104480395
• ISBN13: 9781104480394
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"