The Foundling of the Forest: A Play, in Three Acts (1809)
William Dimond
The Foundling of the Forest: A Play, in Three Acts (1809)
William Dimond
The Foundling of the Forest is a play written by William Dimond in 1809. The story is set in the forest and revolves around the life of a foundling who is abandoned in the woods as a baby. The play is divided into three acts and explores the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.The first act introduces the foundling, who is discovered by a group of woodcutters. They take him in and raise him as their own. The foundling grows up to be a strong and brave young man, but he is haunted by the mystery of his past.The second act introduces the love interest of the foundling, a young woman named Rosalind. She is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is betrothed to a cruel and abusive man. The foundling and Rosalind fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by the jealous and vengeful fianc?????.The final act sees the resolution of the conflicts and the triumph of love and justice. The foundling discovers the truth about his past and is reunited with his long-lost family. The villain is exposed and punished, and the foundling and Rosalind are free to live happily ever after.The Foundling of the Forest is a classic tale of romance and adventure that explores the themes of identity, family, and the power of love. It is a timeless story that has captivated audiences for generations and continues to be a popular play in theaters around the world.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.
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