Chevaleer: A Comedy In Three Acts (1904)

The Chevaleer is a comedic play written in three acts by Henry Arthur Jones and first published in 1904. The story takes place in France during the 18th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Raoul de Saint Hubert, who is known as the ""Chevaleer"" due to his chivalrous nature and noble character.Raoul is in love with a beautiful young woman named Helene, but her father, a wealthy nobleman, disapproves of their relationship and tries to prevent them from being together. Despite this, Raoul and Helene continue to pursue their love, and their antics lead to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps.The play is filled with witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and charming characters, including a bumbling servant, a conniving courtier, and a wise old philosopher. Through it all, Raoul remains steadfast in his devotion to Helene, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.The Chevaleer is a delightful romp through the world of 18th-century France, filled with humor, romance, and adventure. Jones' skillful writing and keen sense of comedic timing make this play a timeless classic that is sure to entertain audiences for generations to come.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.