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Lovers' Vows is a delightful adaptation of August von Kotzebue's popular German play. Translated and adapted by Mrs. Inchbald, this five-act play offers a compelling narrative exploring themes of love, social class, and morality. Set against the backdrop of familial duty and personal desire, the characters navigate complex relationships and emotional entanglements. Inchbald's adaptation brings a distinct English sensibility to Kotzebue's original work, making it accessible and engaging for English-speaking audiences. First performed in the late 18th century, "Lovers' Vows" remains a significant contribution to dramatic literature, showcasing the enduring power of romantic comedy and its ability to resonate across cultures and time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.