Alfred The Great; Or The Patriot King: A Drama In Five Acts
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Alfred The Great; Or The Patriot King: A Drama In Five Acts is a play written by J.S. Knowles. It tells the story of Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex, who lived in the 9th century. The play is divided into five acts and explores the themes of loyalty, leadership, and patriotism. It begins with Alfred's struggles to unite the warring kingdoms of England and his eventual victory over the invading Vikings. The play also delves into Alfred's personal life, including his relationship with his wife, Elswith, and his struggles with illness. Throughout the play, Alfred is portrayed as a wise and just ruler who puts his people's needs above his own. The play ends with Alfred's death and his legacy as a patriot king who united England and laid the foundation for a strong and prosperous nation.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:1163227552
ISBN13:9781163227558
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:92 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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