Passer-By: A Comedy In One Act (1885)

""The Passer-By: A Comedy In One Act"" is a play written by Francois Coppee and first published in 1885. The story follows a man named Monsieur Brignol who, while walking home from a party, encounters a woman named Mademoiselle Yvette. The two strike up a conversation and Brignol becomes enamored with Yvette, despite the fact that she is a known thief. As the night progresses, Brignol finds himself caught up in a series of events involving Yvette's criminal activities, all while trying to win her heart. The play is a comedic look at love and morality, with a twist ending that will leave audiences surprised. Coppee's writing is witty and engaging, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. ""The Passer-By"" is a short but entertaining play that is sure to delight readers and theater-goers alike.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.