Beggar Of Bethnal Green: A Comedy, In Three Acts

""The Beggar of Bethnal Green"" is a comedic play written by James Sheridan Knowles. The play is divided into three acts and follows the story of a beggar named Adam who lives in the impoverished area of Bethnal Green in London. Despite his poverty, Adam is a proud man who refuses to accept charity and instead relies on his wit and cunning to survive.As the play progresses, Adam is forced to confront his own pride and the limitations of his lifestyle. He falls in love with a wealthy woman named Lucy and must decide whether to continue living as a beggar or to accept her help and improve his life.The play is filled with humorous dialogue and witty banter, as well as moments of genuine emotion and reflection. It explores themes of class, pride, and the power of love to transform people's lives.Overall, ""The Beggar of Bethnal Green"" is a charming and entertaining play that offers a unique perspective on life in 19th century London.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.