Under The Wheels: A Play In Five Acts (1873)

Under The Wheels: A Play In Five Acts (1873) is a dramatic work written by Rufus Edmonds Shapley. The play revolves around the life of a young man named Harry, who is struggling to make ends meet in the harsh realities of 19th century America. Harry is forced to work long hours in a factory to support his family, but his dreams of a better life are constantly thwarted by the harshness of his circumstances.As the play unfolds, Harry's life becomes increasingly complicated as he is drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal. He finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for a better life. Along the way, he encounters a number of colorful characters, including a scheming factory owner, a corrupt politician, and a group of labor activists who are fighting for workers' rights.Through its powerful portrayal of the struggles of working-class Americans, Under The Wheels offers a compelling commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time. Shapley's vivid descriptions and realistic dialogue bring the characters and their struggles to life, making this play a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.