Madalena or the Maid’s Mischief: A Drama (1887)

Madalena Or The Maid's Mischief: A Drama is a play written by Theodore Davenport Warner in 1887. The story revolves around Madalena, a young and beautiful maid who is employed by a wealthy family. Madalena is ambitious and desires to rise above her station in life, and she uses her charms and cunning to manipulate the family members to achieve her goals.The play is set in the 17th century and explores themes of class struggle, ambition, and the consequences of deceit. Madalena's actions have far-reaching consequences, and the play shows how her schemes ultimately lead to tragedy.The characters in the play are well-developed, and the dialogue is witty and engaging. The play is also notable for its depiction of the social norms and customs of the time, providing insight into the culture and society of the era.Overall, Madalena Or The Maid's Mischief: A Drama is a compelling play that explores the complexities of human nature and the consequences of ambition and deceit. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with audiences 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.