Abdelazer Or The Moor's Revenge

Abdelazer or The Moor's Revenge is a play written by Aphra Behn in the 17th century. The story revolves around the character of Abdelazer, a Moorish prince who is in love with the beautiful and virtuous Zara. However, Zara is in love with another man, and Abdelazer becomes consumed with jealousy and revenge.As the play unfolds, Abdelazer plots his revenge against Zara's lover and his own enemies. He sets out to destroy everything and everyone in his path, including innocent bystanders. The play explores themes of jealousy, revenge, love, and betrayal.Behn's play is notable for its complex characters and intricate plot. It is also significant for its portrayal of a Moorish prince as the protagonist, challenging the stereotypes of the time. Abdelazer or The Moor's Revenge remains a classic of Restoration drama and a testament to Behn's skill as a playwright.King. All Lives And Safeties In My Power Remain! Mistaken Charming Creature, If My Power Be Such, Who Kneel And Bow To Thee, What Must Thine Be, Who Hast The Soveraign Command O're Me And It! Wou'dst Thou Give Life? Turn But Thy Lovely Eyes Upon The Wretched Thing That Wants It, And He Will Surely Live, And Live For Ever. Canst Thou Do This, And Com'st To Beg Of Me?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.