""Family Distress or Self Immolation"" is a play written by August Von Kotzebue in 1799. It is a three-act play that depicts the tragic story of a family in distress. The play revolves around the character of Countess Amelia, who is deeply in love with her husband, Count Valmont. However, their marriage is plagued by several problems, including financial difficulties and infidelity. As the story progresses, the Countess becomes increasingly desperate to save her marriage and resorts to drastic measures, including self-immolation. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. Kotzebue was a prolific German playwright and writer who was known for his works that explored the darker side of human nature. ""Family Distress or Self Immolation"" is one of his most famous plays and is considered a classic of German literature. It is a powerful and moving drama that is still widely read and performed today.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.