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  • Lovers' Vows

    Lovers' Vows is a comedy of manners and mistaken identity, adapted by Mrs. Inchbald from August von Kotzebue's German play Das Kind der Liebe (The Child of Love). The play revolves around the entanglements of romantic relationships, social class, and the consequences of misunderstandings. The plot centers on a young woman, Amelia, who is in love with an aristocrat, Sir William, but is also pursued ... Read more

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  • The Stranger A Drama in Five Acts

    The Stranger by August von Kotzebue, first published in 1797, is a five-act drama that delves into themes of human nature, love, and social convention. The play centers around the character of the Stranger, a mysterious man who arrives in a small town with a secret past. His arrival stirs curiosity and suspicion among the townsfolk, and his interactions with various characters reveal deeper layers ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Mansfield Park and Lovers’ Vows

    Unabridged

    18 hours 13 min

    The unlikely heroine of this novel is the bashful and unadventurous Fanny Price, who occupies a Cinderella-like position in the residence of her wealthy cousins, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. Fanny is the butt of ridicule for the young Bertram sisters (Maria and Julia), and is relentlessly bullied by her manipulative and penny-pinching aunt, the widowed Mrs Norris. Maria, Julia, and their ... Read more

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  • The Stranger

    A Drama, in Five Acts

    Translated by Benjamin Thompson ...
    In "The Stranger," August von Kotzebue crafts a compelling narrative that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the quest for belonging within an often inhospitable society. Written in a melodramatic style characteristic of early 19th-century Romanticism, the play delves into the complex emotional landscapes of its characters, highlighting the contrasts between societal norms and individual ... Read more

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  • The Organs of the Brain: a farce in three acts, translated by Eric v.d. Luft, with an introduction, an essay, and an extensive bibliography of the first decade of phrenology

    From the Translator's Introduction:"The Organs of the Brain is quite representative of the style of farce which was abundantly popular in western Europe in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the type epitomized in the Figaro plays of Pierre Beaumarchais, the comic operas of Gioacchino Rossini, and the sentimental plays of Elizabeth Inchbald. It has all the usual elements of such ... Read more

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  • The virgin of the sun

    Enriched edition. A play, in five acts

    August von Kotzebue's "The Virgin of the Sun" is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the collision of personal desire with societal expectations, set against the rich backdrop of ancient Incan culture. The play deftly employs a mix of melodramatic elements and lyrical dialogue, typical of the early 19th-century Romantic movement, interweaving themes of fate and destiny. Kotzebue's ... Read more

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  • The Stranger

    Enriched edition. A Drama, in Five Acts

    August von Kotzebue's "The Stranger" is a quintessential example of late 18th-century German drama, encapsulating the spirit of the Sturm und Drang movement. The play revolves around themes of identity, alienation, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in transition. Kotzebue employs a mixture of lyrical dialogue and poignant character studies, creating a tapestry that reflects societal ... Read more

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  • Lovers' Vows

    Lovers' vows examines the moral and emotional complexities surrounding love, duty, and social order. The play delves into the conflict between personal desire and societal constraint, portraying how individuals struggle to reconcile affection with honor and convention. Set against the moral backdrop of class divisions and rigid expectations, it portrays the journey of forgiveness, reconciliation, ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Books of All Time Vol. 4 (Dream Classics)

    The Greatest Books of All Time Vol. 4 contains the following 10 Masterpieces :A Sentimental Journey - Laurence SterneDaniel Deronda - George EliotKing Lear - William ShakespeareOur Mutual Friend - Charles DickensStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert Louis StevensonThe Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre DumasThe History of Tom Jones, a Foundling ... ... Read more

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  • The English

    In this work the author is analyzing the behaviour and attitudes of the English. He records his own experiences and the deep frustrations and profound joys that he encountered during his travels. Amazing! ... Read more

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  • Dangerous Liaisons

    Les Liaisons dangereuses (French pronunciation: [le ljɛ.zɔ̃ dɑ̃.ʒə.ʁøz]; Dangerous Liaisons) is a French epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, first published in four volumes by Durand Neveu from March 23, 1782.It is the story of the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, two narcissistic rivals (and ex-lovers) who use seduction as a weapon to socially control and exploit ... Read more

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