The Woodman's Hut: A Melodrama, In Three Acts (1822)

By W. H. Arnold

Book Overview

The Woodman's Hut is a play written by W.H. Arnold and first published in 1822. The play is a melodrama, consisting of three acts, and is set in the English countryside. The story revolves around the main character, William, a poor woodcutter who lives in a small hut in the woods with his wife, Mary, and their children. William is a hardworking and honest man who is content with his simple life.However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when a group of bandits led by the villainous Black Jack, arrive in the woods. Black Jack is intent on robbing the wealthy landowner, Sir Edward, who lives nearby. William and Mary try to stay out of the bandits' way, but they are soon caught up in the dangerous situation.As the story unfolds, William and Mary find themselves in perilous situations, and their love for each other is put to the test. The play is full of suspense, action, and emotion, with a strong emphasis on the themes of love, loyalty, and justice.Overall, The Woodman's Hut is a classic example of a melodrama, and it provides a fascinating insight into the theatrical culture of the early 19th century.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: 1167168526
• ISBN13: 9781167168529
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"