Bøger af David Belasco

"The Girl of the Golden West" is a dramatic play authored by David Belasco, an united states of America dramatist. The story is set against the backdrop of the mid-nineteenth-century California Gold Rush and has been praised for its vivid representation of the American West at the time. The story centers around the figure of Mary Robbins, dubbed "The Girl of the Golden West." Mary is a strong, independent, and supportive woman which controls a tavern in a Sierra Nevada mining community. She falls in love with the daring bandit Ramerrez, frequently referred to as "That Robin Hood of the West," who is being chased through the cruel Sheriff Jack Rance. While the individuals' lives communicate within this wild and lawless frontier environment, Belasco's drama skilfully blends aspects of romance and adventure, and other one suspense. Mary's inner battle between her desire to Ramerrez and her loyalty to her customers, along with the tense standoff between Rance and Ramerrez, makes for an intriguing and emotionally strong story. "The Girl of the Golden West" is renowned for its precise representation of the American West and distinctive characters. Belasco's art encapsulates the spirit of the Gold Rush era, delving into themes of love, justice, and the pursuit of one's aspirations in a harsh and unforgiving setting.

Based on the 1905 eponymous play. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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The Return of Peter Grimm is a play written by David Belasco. The story revolves around the titular character, Peter Grimm, who dies and returns as a ghost to help his family and friends. The play explores themes of love, loss, and the afterlife.The play is set in a small town in New York and follows the lives of Peter Grimm's family and friends after his death. Peter's niece, Catherine, is left in charge of his estate and is tasked with carrying out his final wishes. However, Peter's will is vague and leaves many unanswered questions.As the play progresses, Peter's ghost begins to appear to his loved ones, offering guidance and advice. He helps his niece find love and encourages his friends to reconcile their differences. Through his interactions with the living, Peter comes to understand the true meaning of life and death.The Return of Peter Grimm was first performed on Broadway in 1911 and was later adapted into a film in 1926. The play is considered a classic of American theater and has been revived numerous times over the years. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes and compelling characters.1912. Novelized from the play. Peter Grimm, the family patriarch, returns ten days after his death to correct a mistake he made while alive. Contents: A Man and a Maid; The Heir; Peter Grimm Has a Plan; A Warning and a Theory; A Queer Compact; Breaking the News; The Hand Relaxes; Afterward; The Eve of a Wedding; A Wasted Plea; The Legacies; Mostly Concerning Gratitude; The Return; I Can't Get It Across; A Half-Heard Message; The Sensitive; Mr. Batholommey Testifies; Dr. McPherson's Statement; Back to the Story; The Benefit of the Doubt; Only One Thing Really Counts; All That Happens, Happens Again; The Dawning; and The Good-Bye.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.

""The Girl of the Golden West"" is a play written by David Belasco that was first performed in 1905. The story is set in a mining camp in California during the Gold Rush of the 1850s and follows the adventures of a saloon owner named Minnie, who is known as the ""Girl of the Golden West."" Minnie is a strong and independent woman who is loved by all the miners in the camp, but she is also pursued by the notorious bandit Ramerrez. The play is a romantic drama that explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. It is known for its colorful characters, lively dialogue, and vivid portrayal of life in the Old West. ""The Girl of the Golden West"" has been adapted into several films and is considered a classic of American theater.1911. Novelized from the play by Belasco, American playwright, theatrical producer and manager, the book begins: It was coming back to the mines, after a trip to Monterey, that the Girl first met him. It happened, too, just at a time when her mind was ripe to receive a lasting impression. But of all this the boys of Cloudy Mountain Camp heard not a word, needless to say, until long afterwards. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.

The Return of Peter Grimm, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Return of Peter Grimm; Novelised From the Play, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

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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.

The Girl of the Golden West "", has been considered a very important part of the human history, but is currently not available in printed formats. Hence so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format so that it is never forgotten and always remembered by the present and future generations. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed.