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 published in 1842. The play is set in medieval England and tells the story of Athelwold, a Saxon nobleman who falls in love with Elgiva, the wife of King Edgar. The play explores the themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and political power. As Athelwold and Elgiva's relationship is discovered, they face the wrath of King Edgar and his advisors. The play ends tragically with the deaths of Athelwold and Elgiva. Smith's play is notable for its historical accuracy and its depiction of the struggles of the Saxon people against the invading Normans. It is also considered a significant contribution to the Romantic movement in English literature.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:1165898411
ISBN13:9781165898411
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:130 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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