The Old Patroon And Other Plays (1899)

By George Stanislaus Connell

Book Overview

The Old Patroon and Other Plays is a collection of plays written by George Stanislaus Connell and published in 1899. The book contains four plays, including The Old Patroon, The Governor's Daughter, The Golden Butterfly, and The Two Impostors. The Old Patroon is a historical drama set in New York during the 17th century. It follows the story of a wealthy landowner, or patroon, who is challenged by a group of settlers who want to claim the land for themselves. The play explores themes of power, greed, and justice.The Governor's Daughter is a romantic comedy set in colonial America. It tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a soldier, but her father, the governor, disapproves of the match. The play explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations.The Golden Butterfly is a melodrama set in Europe. It follows the story of a young woman who is kidnapped by a group of thieves and falls in love with their leader. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.The Two Impostors is a farce set in England. It tells the story of two men who impersonate each other in order to win the affections of a young woman. The play explores themes of identity, deception, and love.Overall, The Old Patroon and Other Plays is a diverse collection of plays that explore a variety of themes and settings. It offers readers a glimpse into the world of theater in the late 19th century and showcases Connell's talent as a playwright.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: 054868703X
• ISBN13: 9780548687031
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"