Alan’s Wife: A Dramatic Study in Three Scenes (1893)

Alan's Wife: A Dramatic Study In Three Scenes is a play written by William Archer and published in 1893. The play is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a couple, Alan and Elizabeth, who are struggling with their marriage. Alan is a successful artist who is devoted to his work and has little time for his wife. Elizabeth, on the other hand, is unhappy and feels neglected by her husband.The play is divided into three scenes, each of which takes place in the couple's home. In the first scene, Elizabeth confronts Alan about his neglect and they have a heated argument. In the second scene, Alan's friend, Jack, visits and tries to mediate between the couple. In the third and final scene, Alan and Elizabeth reconcile and reaffirm their love for each other.The play explores themes of marriage, love, and the role of women in society. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that is still relevant today. William Archer was a prominent Scottish writer and critic who was known for his contributions to the modernization of British theatre. Alan's Wife is one of his most famous works and is considered a classic of 19th-century drama.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.