Industrious Moth: Or The Perplexity Of Monsieur Victor, A Comedy In Three Acts (1871)

The Industrious Moth: Or The Perplexity Of Monsieur Victor is a comedic play that was written by A. Melvin Knapp and first published in 1871. The play is set in France and follows the story of Monsieur Victor, a wealthy man who is engaged to the beautiful and intelligent Mademoiselle Fanchette. However, Monsieur Victor is plagued by a strange affliction that causes him to become extremely lazy and apathetic.As the play progresses, Monsieur Victor's condition worsens and he becomes increasingly unable to perform even the simplest tasks. His friends and family become concerned for his well-being and try to find a cure for his affliction. Eventually, they discover that the cause of his laziness is a small moth that has taken up residence in his ear.The play is filled with witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and hilarious situations. It is a lighthearted and entertaining look at human nature and the absurdities of life. The Industrious Moth: Or The Perplexity Of Monsieur Victor is a timeless classic that continues to delight audiences to this day.Also Includes Mardoche, A Drama In Five Acts.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.