The Nephews is a play written by August Wilhelm Iffland and originally published in 1799. The play is divided into five acts and tells the story of two young men, Franz and Karl, who are the nephews of a wealthy merchant named Hofmann. The two nephews are very different in personality, with Franz being kind and generous while Karl is selfish and greedy. When Hofmann dies, he leaves his fortune to Franz and Karl, but with a catch: they must live together in the same house for a year before they can inherit the money. This arrangement causes tension between the two nephews, as they struggle to coexist and navigate their differences. Throughout the play, various characters enter and exit the story, including a young woman named Sophie who is in love with Franz, and a scheming lawyer named Wurm who tries to manipulate the nephews for his own gain. As the year passes, Franz and Karl learn important lessons about the value of family, friendship, and love. The play ultimately ends with a surprising twist that reveals the true nature of several characters and resolves the conflicts that have been building throughout the story. The Nephews is a classic play that explores themes of morality, greed, and redemption. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with audiences today.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.