The Necken: A Play In Two Acts (1913)

By Elizabeth G. Crane

Book Overview

""The Necken: A Play In Two Acts"" is a dramatic work written by Elizabeth Green Crane and originally published in 1913. The play centers around the titular character, the Necken, a supernatural being from Scandinavian folklore who is known for luring people to their deaths in bodies of water. The story follows a group of characters who become entangled with the Necken, including a young woman who becomes enamored with him and a group of fishermen who seek to capture him. Throughout the play, themes of love, temptation, and the dangers of the unknown are explored. This work offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th century theatrical productions and the enduring appeal of folklore and mythology in storytelling.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: 1104316730
• ISBN13: 9781104316730
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"