Mariamne, A Tragedy; Barbarossa; The Relapse Or Virtue In Danger; And Eurydice (1794)

Mariamne, A Tragedy; Barbarossa; The Relapse Or Virtue In Danger; And Eurydice is a collection of four plays written by Elijah Fenton and published in 1794. The first play, Mariamne, is a tragedy based on the historical figure of Herod the Great's wife. The play explores themes of jealousy, power, and betrayal. The second play, Barbarossa, is a historical drama set during the Crusades. It tells the story of Barbarossa, a Turkish emperor, and his battles against the Christian knights. The third play, The Relapse Or Virtue In Danger, is a comedy of manners that satirizes the behavior of the upper class in 18th-century England. The play follows the story of a man who tries to reform his ways after a period of debauchery, but finds himself falling back into his old habits. The fourth play, Eurydice, is a tragicomedy based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The play explores themes of love, loss, and the power of music. Overall, Mariamne, A Tragedy; Barbarossa; The Relapse Or Virtue In Danger; And Eurydice is a diverse collection of plays that showcases Fenton's range as a playwright.Four Plays Contained In One Volume. Additional Authors Include David Mallet.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.