The Harp Of Life: A Play (1921)

By J. Hartley Manners and J Hartley Manners

Book Overview

The Harp of Life is a play written by John Hartley Manners and originally published in 1921. The play tells the story of a young woman named Felice, who is torn between her love for two men: the wealthy and sophisticated Count de Verneuil, and the passionate and artistic painter, Maurice. As she struggles to choose between them, Felice must also navigate the expectations and pressures of her social class and the society of Paris in the early 20th century.The play explores themes of love, passion, class, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. It features a cast of complex and nuanced characters, including Felice's mother, a society matron who is determined to secure her daughter's future; Maurice's friend, a cynical journalist who serves as a voice of reason and skepticism; and the Count's scheming mistress, who seeks to undermine Felice's relationship with him.With its vivid characters, lush setting, and dramatic plot, The Harp of Life is a compelling and timeless work of drama that continues to captivate audiences today.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: 143707698X
• ISBN13: 9781437076981
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"