The Weirwolf: A Tragedy (1876)

The Weirwolf: A Tragedy is a play written by William Forster and published in 1876. The story revolves around the character of Count Weir, who is believed to be a werewolf. The play is set in the Scottish Highlands and explores themes of superstition, love, and betrayal. The play opens with the villagers discussing the strange and terrifying events that have been happening in the area, including the disappearance of several people. The villagers believe that the Weirwolf is responsible for these events and are determined to capture and kill him. However, the Count's fianc�����e, Aline, is convinced of his innocence and tries to protect him from the angry mob. As the play progresses, secrets are revealed, and the tragic fate of the Count and Aline is ultimately revealed. The Weirwolf: A Tragedy is a gripping and suspenseful play that explores the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of blind superstition.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.