The Last of the de Mullins: A Play Without a Preface (1909)

The Last of the De Mullins is a play written by St. John Hankin in 1909. The play is set in England and revolves around the De Mullins family, who are struggling to maintain their aristocratic status in a changing society. The play follows the family's attempts to marry off their daughter, Cynthia, to a wealthy suitor in order to save their estate from financial ruin. However, the family's plans are complicated by the arrival of a young man named Ronald, who is the son of a wealthy businessman and is not interested in marrying Cynthia. The play explores themes of class, tradition, and the struggle to adapt to a changing world. It is known for its witty dialogue and satirical commentary on the British upper class. The Last of the De Mullins is considered to be one of Hankin's most successful plays and is still 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.