The Little Damozel: A Comedy In Three Acts (1912)

By Monckton Hoffe

Book Overview

The Little Damozel is a comedic play written by Monckton Hoffe and first published in 1912. The play is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Lady Patricia, who is known for her beauty and charm. Lady Patricia is engaged to Lord Tony, a wealthy and handsome man who is well-respected in society. However, Lady Patricia is not content with her life and longs for adventure and excitement.One day, Lady Patricia meets a young man named Jack, who is a struggling artist. Despite their different backgrounds, Lady Patricia and Jack fall in love and begin a secret affair. The play follows the couple as they navigate their forbidden romance and try to keep it hidden from society.As the play progresses, Lady Patricia becomes increasingly torn between her love for Jack and her duty to marry Lord Tony. Meanwhile, Lord Tony begins to suspect that something is amiss and sets out to uncover the truth.The Little Damozel is a witty and entertaining play that explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations. With its colorful characters and clever dialogue, it offers a humorous and insightful look at the complexities of human relationships.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: 1104917254
• ISBN13: 9781104917258
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"