Affinities: A Drama in Three Acts (1885)

Affinities: A Drama In Three Acts is a play written by Rosa Caroline Praed and first published in 1885. The play follows the story of a young woman named Lilian, who is torn between her love for two men. One is her childhood friend, Jack, who is a wealthy and successful businessman, while the other is a struggling artist named Arthur. Lilian's dilemma is complicated by the fact that Jack is engaged to her best friend, Edith.As the play unfolds, Lilian is forced to confront her feelings and make a decision about which man she truly loves. Meanwhile, Edith becomes increasingly suspicious of Lilian's behavior, and Jack begins to question his own feelings for Lilian.Affinities explores themes of love, loyalty, and social class, as well as the challenges faced by women in Victorian society. Praed's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and its nuanced portrayal of complex relationships.Overall, Affinities is a compelling drama that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and romantic conventions of late 19th-century Australia.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.