Plays

Plays: Deacon Brodie; Beau Austin; Admiral Guinea; Robert Macaire is a collection of four plays written by William Ernest Henley and published in 1921. The plays explore various themes such as greed, deception, and betrayal. Deacon Brodie tells the story of a respected member of society who leads a double life as a thief. Beau Austin is a romantic tragedy that follows the life of a womanizer who falls in love with a woman he cannot have. Admiral Guinea is a political satire that mocks the corruption of the British government. Finally, Robert Macaire is a farce that follows the antics of a con artist and his accomplice as they try to swindle people out of their money. Overall, this collection of plays offers a diverse range of genres and themes that are sure to entertain and provoke thought.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.