Athelwold: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1842)
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Athelwold: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by William Henry Smith and first published in 1842. The play is set in 10th century England and tells the story of Athelwold, a nobleman who is in love with Elgiva, the wife of King Edgar. Athelwold and Elgiva plot to overthrow the king and take the throne for themselves, but their plans are foiled when Edgar discovers their treachery. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. Smith's writing style is characterized by its poetic language and vivid imagery, and the play is considered a classic example of Romantic-era drama. Overall, Athelwold: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed 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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:110461958X
ISBN13:9781104619589
Release Date:June 2009
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:130 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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