The Rantzaus

The Rantzaus: A Comedy In Four Acts is a play written by Emile Erckmann and originally published in 1882. The play tells the story of the Rantzaus, a wealthy family in Germany who are struggling to maintain their social status and financial stability. The family is led by the patriarch, Baron Rantzaus, who is determined to marry off his daughter, Amalia, to a wealthy suitor in order to secure the family's future. However, Amalia is in love with a poor artist named Ludwig, and the family's plans are thrown into disarray when Ludwig unexpectedly inherits a fortune. The play follows the Rantzaus as they navigate their way through various social and romantic entanglements, ultimately learning the value of love and honesty over wealth and status. With its witty dialogue and engaging characters, The Rantzaus is a timeless comedy that continues to entertain audiences to this day.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.