The Beggar's Daughter Of Bethnal Green - James Sheridan Knowles - Bog

The Beggar's Daughter of Bethnal Green is a comedic play written by James Sheridan Knowles and first published in 1828. The play is set in the 16th century and centers around the story of a poor but virtuous young woman named Bess who falls in love with a wealthy gentleman named Sir Thomas Clifford. Despite their class differences, the two are determined to be together and face numerous obstacles and challenges along the way.As the title suggests, Bess is the daughter of a beggar and lives in the impoverished neighborhood of Bethnal Green. Despite her humble beginnings, Bess is known for her beauty, kindness, and strong moral character. Sir Thomas, on the other hand, is a wealthy and powerful man who is engaged to a woman named Lady Eleanor. When he meets Bess, he is immediately taken with her and decides to pursue a relationship with her instead.The play explores themes of class, love, and morality, as well as the challenges faced by those who try to break free from societal norms and expectations. It also features a colorful cast of supporting characters, including Bess's father, her suitor Ralph, and Lady Eleanor's scheming mother.Overall, The Beggar's Daughter of Bethnal Green is a lighthearted and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into life in 16th century England and the struggles faced by those who dared to defy social conventions.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.