The Industrious Moth: Or The Perplexity Of Monsieur Victor, A Comedy In Three Acts (1871)

By A Melvin Knapp

Book Overview

The Industrious Moth: Or The Perplexity Of Monsieur Victor, A Comedy In Three Acts is a play written by A. Melvin Knapp and published in 1871. The play is set in France and follows the story of Monsieur Victor, a young man who is caught in a web of lies and deceit. Victor is engaged to a wealthy woman, but he is secretly in love with another woman who is poor. To make matters worse, Victor's father has just lost all of his money, leaving Victor with no means to support himself or his fianc�����e. As the play unfolds, Victor must navigate his way through a series of hilarious and often absurd situations, including a visit from his fianc�����e's wealthy and overbearing parents, an encounter with a group of eccentric artists, and a run-in with a cunning thief. Throughout it all, Victor is aided by a cast of colorful characters, including his loyal friend Gaston, a mischievous young boy named Pierre, and a wise old woman known as the Industrious Moth. The Industrious Moth: Or The Perplexity Of Monsieur Victor is a witty and entertaining comedy that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the importance of hard work. It is a timeless tale that is sure to delight readers and audiences alike.Also Includes Mardoche, A Drama In Five Acts.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: 1120764289
• ISBN13: 9781120764287
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"