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The Irish Heiress

The Irish Heiress

Dion Boucicault

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120036711
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The Irish Heiress: A Comedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Dion Boucicault and first published in 1842. The plot revolves around the character of Rose O’Grady, an Irish heiress who is pursued by a number of suitors, including an English lord and an Irish patriot. The play is set in Ireland during the early 19th century and deals with themes of class, nationalism, and romantic love. Along with its humorous dialogue and lively characters, The Irish Heiress also offers a glimpse into the social and political tensions of the time. Overall, the play is a witty and entertaining work that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences 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.

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