False Shame: A Comedy In Four Act (1799)

False Shame is a comedic play in four acts written by August Von Kotzebue and originally published in 1799. The play centers around the character of Baron von Waldorf, a wealthy and respected member of society who is secretly ashamed of his humble origins. Despite his success, Waldorf is constantly haunted by the fear of being exposed as a fraud and losing his status and reputation.The plot of the play revolves around a series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities that threaten to expose Waldorf's secret and ruin his reputation. Along the way, the play explores themes of class, identity, and the nature of shame.Despite its serious themes, False Shame is primarily a comedy, filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations. The play's characters are colorful and memorable, including a scheming servant, a pompous aristocrat, and a young couple in love.Overall, False Shame is a clever and entertaining play that offers a lighthearted look at the anxieties and social pressures of early modern European society.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.