The Rent Day: A Domestic Drama, In Two Acts, As Performed At The Theater Royal Drury Lane (1832)

By Douglas William Jerrold

Book Overview

""The Rent Day: A Domestic Drama"" is a play written by Douglas William Jerrold and first performed at the Theater Royal Drury Lane in 1832. The play is set in a small English village and revolves around the struggles of the working-class tenants who are unable to pay their rent to their wealthy landlord. The story follows the lives of various characters, including a young couple who are about to be evicted from their home, an elderly widow who is being forced to leave her cottage, and a greedy landlord who cares only about collecting his rent. With themes of poverty, injustice, and class struggle, ""The Rent Day"" is a powerful commentary on the social and economic conditions of 19th century England. Jerrold's skillful writing and vivid characterizations make this play a timeless classic that continues to resonate with 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: 1104325543
• ISBN13: 9781104325541
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"