The Ambassador: A Comedy In Four Acts (1898)

Description: Title: The Ambassador: A Comedy In Four Acts (1898) Author: Hobbes, John Oliver Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Binding: Paperback Pages: 184 Dimensions: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d Product Weight: 0.61 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9780548797174 The Ambassador: A Comedy In Four Acts is a play written by John Oliver Hobbes and first published in 1898. The play is set in the fictional European country of Marsovia and revolves around the arrival of a new ambassador, Lord Saint Orbyn, who is tasked with negotiating a treaty between Marsovia and a neighboring country.Lord Saint Orbyn is a charming and witty character who quickly becomes popular with the Marsovian people, but his negotiations with the Marsovian government are complicated by the presence of a rival ambassador, Baroness Sternhold, who is working to undermine his efforts.As the negotiations progress, Lord Saint Orbyn becomes embroiled in a series of romantic entanglements with various women, including the beautiful and intelligent Princess Eugenia, the flirtatious Countess of Lyonesse, and the scheming Lady Plinlimmon.Throughout the play, Hobbes satirizes the political and social conventions of the time, poking fun at the absurdities of diplomatic protocol and the hypocrisy of the upper classes. The Ambassador: A Comedy In Four Acts is a witty and entertaining play that provides a humorous glimpse into the world of European diplomacy in the late 19th century.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. Authorized Dealer Stock Photo- Actual Cover May Vary Ships Fast From The USA!

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