The Light Sovereign: A Farcical Comedy In Three Acts

The Light Sovereign is a three-act farcical comedy written by Henry Harland. The play revolves around the character of Prince Mirliflor, who is a vain and self-obsessed ruler of a small kingdom. He is so obsessed with his appearance that he refuses to leave his palace without his trusted mirror. However, when his mirror breaks, he is forced to venture outside and confront the real world.As he steps outside, Prince Mirliflor is confronted with a series of absurd and hilarious situations. He meets a group of peasants who mistake him for a beggar, a group of soldiers who mistake him for a spy, and a group of women who mistake him for a suitor. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about humility, kindness, and the true meaning of love.The Light Sovereign is a witty and entertaining play that pokes fun at the vanity and self-importance of royalty. It is filled with clever dialogue, slapstick humor, and memorable characters. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a lighthearted comedy.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.