"Lovers' Vows" by August von Kotzebue, adapted by Mrs. Inchbald, is a play set in early 19th century Germany that examines love, family, and social roles. It follows Agatha, a woman in distress, and her son Frederick, a returning soldier. They face harsh realities when Agatha reveals Frederick's illegitimate birth and his father's identity leading Frederick to grapple with his lineage and triggering a series of events driven by his devotion to his mother. The story highlights the characters' struggles to balance love and honor amidst conflict.
Lovers' Vows
By August von Kotzebue
In a world of social constraints, a mother's secret unravels a son's identity, leading to a collision of love, honor, and unexpected consequences.
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2003-10-01
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About the AuthorAugust Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue was a German playwright, who had also worked as a Russian diplomat.
August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue was a German playwright, who had also worked as a Russian diplomat.
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