Esmeralda: A Comedy Drama In Four Acts (1909) - Paperback

by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Author), William Gillette (Author)

Esmeralda: A Comedy Drama In Four Acts is a play written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published in 1909. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Esmeralda, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her grandmother in poverty. Despite her difficult circumstances, Esmeralda is a spirited and determined young woman who dreams of a better life.The play begins with Esmeralda's grandmother passing away, leaving her alone and destitute. Esmeralda is forced to turn to her wealthy but cruel uncle for help, but he refuses to take her in. Desperate and alone, Esmeralda is taken in by a kind-hearted family who offer her a job as a maid. As she begins to make a new life for herself, Esmeralda falls in love with a young man named Richard, who is also struggling to make his way in the world.As the story unfolds, Esmeralda faces a series of challenges and obstacles, including her uncle's attempts to sabotage her newfound happiness and the discovery of a long-lost family inheritance. Through it all, Esmeralda remains resilient and determined, never losing sight of her dreams and the hope for a better future.Esmeralda: A Comedy Drama In Four Acts is a heartwarming and uplifting story about the power of perseverance, love, and hope in the face of adversity. Written by the beloved author of The Secret Garden and A Little Princess, this play is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and delight readers 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.