Babington: A Tragedy (1825)

Babington: A Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Doubleday and first published in 1825. The play is set in the late 16th century and tells the story of Anthony Babington, a young Catholic nobleman who becomes involved in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political and religious fanaticism. The character of Babington is portrayed as a tragic hero who is ultimately undone by his own misguided beliefs and actions. The play is written in blank verse and features a cast of historical figures, including Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, and the notorious spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham. Babington: A Tragedy is considered an important work of historical fiction and a significant contribution to the literary tradition of the Romantic era.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.