My Wife Or My Place

My Wife Or My Place: A Petite Comedy, In Two Acts (1831) is a play written by Charles Shannon. The story revolves around a man who is forced to choose between his wife and his social standing. The play is set in the early 19th century and explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. The protagonist, Mr. Fitzherbert, is torn between his love for his wife and his desire to maintain his position in high society. The play follows his struggles as he tries to balance these two conflicting priorities. Along the way, the audience is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including Fitzherbert's wife, his friends, and his rivals. The play is written in a light-hearted and humorous tone, making it an enjoyable read for fans of comedy and theater. Overall, My Wife Or My Place is a charming and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the social norms and customs of the early 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.