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The Lure Of The Traffic: A Melodrama Of Social Evil, In Six Acts And Nineteen Scenes (1914)

The Lure Of The Traffic: A Melodrama Of Social Evil, In Six Acts And Nineteen Scenes (1914)

Field, Charles K.
Garnett, Porter

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesPlays

ISBN10: 1163886653
ISBN13: 9781163886656
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lure of the Traffic is a dramatic play written by Charles K. Field and first published in 1914. The play is a melodrama that explores the theme of social evil and its impact on individuals and society. The story is set in a bustling city and follows the lives of several characters who are caught in the web of the traffic - the world of prostitution, drugs, and crime.The play is divided into six acts and nineteen scenes. The first act introduces the main characters and sets the tone for the rest of the play. The second act focuses on the life of a young girl named Nellie, who is lured into prostitution by a man named Jack. The third act explores the dark world of drugs and addiction, as one of the characters becomes addicted to opium.The fourth act takes a closer look at the criminal underworld, as the characters get involved in a robbery. The fifth act is a turning point in the play, as the characters begin to realize the consequences of their actions and try to make amends. The final act brings the story to a dramatic conclusion, as the characters face the consequences of their choices.Overall, The Lure of the Traffic is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the dark side of society. It is a cautionary tale that warns against the dangers of social evil and the importance of making the right choices in life.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.

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