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Above The Clouds

- A Drama In Two Acts (1876)

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""Above The Clouds: A Drama In Two Acts"" is a play written by George Melville Baker and first published in 1876. The play is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young woman named Alice, who is engaged to a wealthy man named Harry. However, Alice is also in love with a poor artist named Ralph, and must choose between the security and comfort of her engagement or following her heart.The play explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations, as well as the struggle between duty and desire. It also features a cast of colorful characters, including Alice's overbearing mother, a wise old housekeeper, and a scheming socialite.Throughout the play, the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges of their respective social statuses, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that forces Alice to make a difficult decision.Overall, ""Above The Clouds"" is a compelling drama that offers a glimpse into the social mores and romantic ideals of the Victorian era.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166423070
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 74
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 109 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 19. december 2024
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""Above The Clouds: A Drama In Two Acts"" is a play written by George Melville Baker and first published in 1876. The play is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young woman named Alice, who is engaged to a wealthy man named Harry. However, Alice is also in love with a poor artist named Ralph, and must choose between the security and comfort of her engagement or following her heart.The play explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations, as well as the struggle between duty and desire. It also features a cast of colorful characters, including Alice's overbearing mother, a wise old housekeeper, and a scheming socialite.Throughout the play, the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges of their respective social statuses, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that forces Alice to make a difficult decision.Overall, ""Above The Clouds"" is a compelling drama that offers a glimpse into the social mores and romantic ideals of the Victorian era.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.

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