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Augusta a Drama in Four Acts

by J. Vinton Webster
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781162727448
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 148
  • Original Price: USD 23.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 209 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Augusta is a four-act drama written by J. Vinton Webster. The play revolves around the character of Augusta, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The story takes place in the early 19th century and explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations.The first act sets the stage for the story and introduces the characters. Augusta is engaged to a wealthy man named George, but she is secretly in love with a poor artist named Charles. Despite her feelings for Charles, Augusta agrees to marry George because it is expected of her.In the second act, Augusta struggles with her decision to marry George. She confides in her friend, Mary, and expresses her doubts about the marriage. Meanwhile, Charles continues to pursue Augusta, but she resists his advances.The third act is the climax of the play. Augusta and George are married, but their marriage is unhappy. Augusta realizes that she cannot continue living a lie and confesses her love for Charles. George becomes enraged and threatens Augusta, but Charles comes to her rescue.The fourth act resolves the story. Augusta and Charles are reunited and plan to run away together. However, Augusta's father intervenes and convinces her to stay with George. In the end, Augusta sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of duty and societal expectations.Overall, Augusta is a compelling drama that explores the complexities of love and duty in a society that values tradition over personal happiness.1903. Manuscript of the play Augusta, written by Webster, who is also the author of Augusta Dane, The Nameless Hero, Grover the First, The Hermit's Home and other stories.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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