Bücher von Augustin Daly

""Needles and Pins"" is a comedic play written by Augustin Daly, originally published in 1884. The play is set in the present time and follows the story of a wealthy family, the Van Cortlandts, as they navigate the challenges and complexities of their social lives. The family is led by the matriarch Mrs. Van Cortlandt, who is determined to maintain her prestigious position in society. However, her efforts are constantly thwarted by her rebellious daughter, Mabel, who is more interested in pursuing her own desires than conforming to her mother's expectations. As the story unfolds, the family's relationships are put to the test as they face a series of unexpected events and revelations. ""Needles and Pins"" is a witty and entertaining portrayal of the social dynamics of the upper class in the late 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.

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The Comedy of A Midsummer Night's Dream is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Leah, The Forsaken: A Play, In Five Acts (1890) is a dramatic work written by Augustin Daly. The play follows the story of Leah, a young Jewish woman who falls in love with a Christian man named Arthur Wardlaw. Despite the objections of her family and community, Leah and Arthur marry in secret. However, their happiness is short-lived as Arthur's father disowns him for marrying a Jewish woman, and Arthur dies shortly after from an illness.Leah is left alone and pregnant, with no support from her family or community. She is forced to leave her home and wander the streets, begging for food and shelter. Eventually, she gives birth to a son, who is taken away from her by a wealthy family. Leah becomes a recluse, living in poverty and isolation for years.The play explores themes of love, prejudice, and societal expectations. It also highlights the struggles of women in a patriarchal society and the challenges faced by those who are marginalized and rejected by their communities.Leah, The Forsaken: A Play, In Five Acts is a powerful and emotional work that continues to be performed and studied 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.