Description

My Wife Or My Place: A Petite Comedy, In Two Acts is a play written by Charles Shannon in 1831. The play revolves around the story of a married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt, who are constantly bickering with each other. The conflict arises when Mr. Harcourt is offered a promotion that would require him to move to a different city. Mrs. Harcourt is not willing to leave her comfortable life and social circle behind, while Mr. Harcourt is eager to take the promotion and advance his career. The play explores the couple's attempts to resolve their differences and come to a decision about their future. Along the way, the audience is treated to witty dialogue, humorous situations, and relatable characters. My Wife Or My Place is a lighthearted comedy that provides an entertaining glimpse into the domestic struggles of a married couple in the 19th century.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.