The Cave Of Illusion: A Play In Four Acts (1900)

By Alfred Sutro

Book Overview

The Cave of Illusion is a play in four acts written by Alfred Sutro and originally published in 1900. The play tells the story of a wealthy and successful man named Sir Richard Chichester who becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal. Sir Richard is engaged to a beautiful woman named Lady Cicely, but he is also involved in a secret affair with a young actress named Sylvia. When Sir Richard's business partner, Mr. Bellingham, discovers the affair, he threatens to expose it unless Sir Richard agrees to marry his daughter, Muriel. Sir Richard is torn between his love for Lady Cicely and his desire to protect his reputation and business interests. Meanwhile, Sylvia is determined to win Sir Richard's heart and will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. The play is filled with twists and turns, as the characters navigate their way through a series of dangerous and unpredictable situations. The Cave of Illusion is a gripping drama that explores themes of love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power.With An Introduction.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: 1120734169
• ISBN13: 9781120734167
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"