The Romance of a Poor Young Man by Edwards, Feuillet, and Wallack
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"The Romance of a Poor Young Man" by Octave Feuillet, adapted by Pierrepont Edwards and Lester Wallack, is a drama written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Manuel, the Marquis de Champcey, who is reduced to poverty after the death of his father and lives a life marked by financial struggle and pride. Through a series of interactions with various characters, including Madame Vauberger and Dr. Desmarets, the drama explores
themes of class disparity, personal honor, and the expectations placed upon those of noble descent. At the start of the drama, we are introduced to Manuel, who is in a dire financial situation and struggles with hunger while trying to maintain his pride and honor. Madame Vauberger, who cares for him, worries about his well-being, while Dr. Desmarets attempts to offer him a position that seems beneath his former status. As Manuel navigates his new life, he reflects on the sacrifices made for his sister’s education and the burden of his title amidst a changing social landscape. The tension between Manuel's noble heritage and his current reality creates a compelling backdrop for the unfolding drama and sets the stage for future conflicts and character developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Edwards, Pierrepont |
|---|---|
| Author | Feuillet, Octave, 1821-1890 |
| Author | Wallack, Lester, 1820-1888 |
| Title |
The Romance of a Poor Young Man A Drama Adapted from the French of Octave Feuillet |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35342 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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