The Riddle

'The Riddle: A Pleasant Pastoral Comedy' by Walter Alexander Raleigh offers readers a delightful excursion into late 19th-century British drama. This play blends elements of pastoral tradition with comedic flair, reminiscent of Shakespearean comedies. The work showcases Raleigh’s literary talent, providing both entertainment and intellectual stimulation. This accessible edition allows modern audiences to rediscover a charming piece of theatrical literature from a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.