Publisher's Synopsis
""The Poor Little Rich Girl"" is a three-act play written by Eleanor Gates. The play tells the story of Gwendolyn, a wealthy and privileged young girl who is neglected by her parents and left to the care of her nurse, Mary. Despite her wealth, Gwendolyn is unhappy and lonely, and longs for the love and attention of her parents. One day, she falls into a deep sleep and dreams that she is poor and living in a tenement with her nurse. Through her dream, Gwendolyn learns the value of love, kindness, and friendship, and realizes that true happiness cannot be bought with money. The play is a blend of fact and fancy, and explores themes of class, family, and the importance of human connection. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that has been beloved by audiences for over a 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.
