Chaotic camp life, mistaken loyalties, and quick banter drive a satire of military pride and romance.
In this brisk stage comedy, officers, nobles, and a brash young hero collide over duty, love, and rank. A wedding night fuels farce, misread signals, and a flurry of plans to outmaneuver rivals, all set in a colorful, send-up of courtly pretensions.
Follow the scheming generals, scheming courtiers, and the clever women who keep the gears turning as the action hops from camp to palace and back, mixing political wit with lighthearted romance.
Ideal for readers who enjoy witty ensembles, theatrical farce, and brisk, character-driven humor in a setting of grand entrances and political plotting.
Regolstein: A Comedy offers a lively glimpse into a world where status clashes with affection, and laughter becomes the sharpest weapon.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comedy that tells the story of the Grand Duchess of Regolstein, a young and giddy woman who is tired of the stuffy old men who have always been around her. She decides to declare war on a neighboring prince so that she can have some excitement in her life. The war is a success, and the Grand Duchess returns home victorious. However, she soon realizes that war is not all it's cracked up to be, and she is forced to confront her own feelings about violence and power. The book is a witty and satirical look at the absurdity of war and the dangers of unchecked ambition. It is also a story about a young woman finding her own voice and learning to stand up for what she believes in. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332031382_0
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