Sweet Lavender a Domestic Drama in Three Acts

Sweet Lavender is a play written by Arthur W. Pinero, which tells the story of a young woman named Lavender who is forced to marry a wealthy man she does not love. The play is set in London during the late 19th century and explores themes of love, marriage, and social class.The play is divided into three acts and features a cast of complex characters, including Lavender's suitor, a struggling artist named Clement Hale, and her best friend, a widowed actress named Maisie. As Lavender struggles to come to terms with her impending marriage, she begins to question the societal expectations placed upon her and the true nature of love.Throughout the play, Pinero uses witty dialogue and subtle humor to explore the tensions between tradition and modernity, as well as the complexities of human relationships. Sweet Lavender is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its poignant portrayal of love and society.1891. English dramatist, Pinero, achieved initial success with farces, such as The Magistrate and sentimental comedies, such as Sweet Lavender. His best known work is The Second Mrs. Tanqueray, which raised eyebrows when it was produced for its portrayal of a woman with a questionable past.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.