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Title: Lovers' Vows
Alternate Title: Lover's Vows
Credits: Kelly Hurt
Summary: "Lovers' Vows" by August von Kotzebue and Mrs. Inchbald is a play written during the early 19th century. Set in Germany, the story revolves around themes of love, family ties, and societal expectations, as showcased through the complex relationships between its characters, particularly focusing on Agatha and her son Frederick, as well as Baron Wildenhaim and his daughter Amelia. The narrative explores the struggles of the protagonists as they navigate love and honor, framed within a backdrop of personal and familial conflict. The opening of "Lovers' Vows" introduces us to Agatha, a sick woman seeking compassion in her time of need. As she is unceremoniously turned away from an inn, she finds herself reflecting on her grave circumstances, before being joyfully reunited with her son, Frederick, who is returning from military service. However, their reunion is marred by the stark reality of their situation—Agatha reveals the truth about Frederick's illegitimacy and his father's past, which serves as the catalyst for Frederick's subsequent actions. The play sets up a dramatic exploration of grief, identity, and the consequences of one's lineage, as we witness Frederick's determination to act for his mother's well-being even when faced with dire personal ramifications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kotzebue, August von, 1761-1819
Author: Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821
EBook No.: 4554
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: German drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lovers' Vows
Alternate Title: Lover's Vows
Credits: Kelly Hurt
Summary: "Lovers' Vows" by August von Kotzebue and Mrs. Inchbald is a play written during the early 19th century. Set in Germany, the story revolves around themes of love, family ties, and societal expectations, as showcased through the complex relationships between its characters, particularly focusing on Agatha and her son Frederick, as well as Baron Wildenhaim and his daughter Amelia. The narrative explores the struggles of the protagonists as they navigate love and honor, framed within a backdrop of personal and familial conflict. The opening of "Lovers' Vows" introduces us to Agatha, a sick woman seeking compassion in her time of need. As she is unceremoniously turned away from an inn, she finds herself reflecting on her grave circumstances, before being joyfully reunited with her son, Frederick, who is returning from military service. However, their reunion is marred by the stark reality of their situation—Agatha reveals the truth about Frederick's illegitimacy and his father's past, which serves as the catalyst for Frederick's subsequent actions. The play sets up a dramatic exploration of grief, identity, and the consequences of one's lineage, as we witness Frederick's determination to act for his mother's well-being even when faced with dire personal ramifications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kotzebue, August von, 1761-1819
Author: Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821
EBook No.: 4554
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: German drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.