Susanna Shakespeare - Eleanor Prescott Hammond - Bog

Susanna Shakespeare: A Romantic Comedy, In Four Acts is a play written by Eleanor Prescott Hammond and published in 1916. The play is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of Susanna Shakespeare, the eldest daughter of William Shakespeare. The play is a romantic comedy that explores the themes of love, marriage, and family relationships.The play opens with Susanna, who is in her early twenties, being courted by two suitors: the wealthy and arrogant Robert Greene and the humble and kindhearted John Hall. Susanna is torn between the two men and is unsure which one to choose. Meanwhile, her father, William Shakespeare, is struggling to write his next play and is plagued by writer's block.As the play progresses, Susanna's relationship with both Greene and Hall becomes more complicated. She begins to see Greene's true colors and realizes that he is not the man she thought he was. At the same time, she grows closer to Hall and begins to see him in a new light.The play also delves into the relationship between Susanna and her father, who is initially distant and preoccupied with his writing. However, as the play progresses, William begins to open up to his daughter and they grow closer.In the end, Susanna must make a decision about which man she will marry, and William must overcome his writer's block and finish his next play. The play ends on a happy note, with Susanna choosing the right man and William finishing his play.Overall, Susanna Shakespeare: A Romantic Comedy, In Four Acts is an entertaining and lighthearted play that explores themes of love, family, and creativity. It offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most famous playwrights in history and his relationship with his daughter.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.