The Falls Of Clyde: A Melodrama In Two Acts (1817)

The Falls of Clyde is a melodrama play in two acts written by George Soane in 1817. The story is set in Scotland and revolves around the main character, Sir Malcolm, who is a wealthy landowner. Sir Malcolm is in love with Lady Eleanor, who is engaged to his friend, Sir Edward. However, Lady Eleanor is secretly in love with Sir Malcolm.The plot thickens when Lady Eleanor's father, Lord Glenalvon, discovers her secret and blackmails her into marrying Sir Edward. On the day of the wedding, Sir Malcolm kidnaps Lady Eleanor and takes her to the Falls of Clyde, where they plan to elope. However, they are caught by Lord Glenalvon and Sir Edward, who engage in a dramatic fight. In the end, Sir Malcolm is wounded and Lady Eleanor dies of a broken heart.The Falls of Clyde is a classic melodrama that explores themes of love, betrayal, and tragedy. Soane's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and heightened emotions, which make the play a gripping read. The play was popular in its time and has been revived in various adaptations over the years.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.