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- A New Tragedy, In Five Acts (1787)

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""Alberta: A New Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by John Carter and first published in 1787. The play is set in the fictional kingdom of Alberta and follows the tragic story of the young prince, Alphonso, who is torn between his love for the beautiful and virtuous princess, Alberta, and his duty to marry the wealthy and powerful Princess Leonora in order to secure his kingdom's future. As the story unfolds, Alphonso's inner turmoil and conflicting loyalties lead to a series of tragic events that ultimately result in the downfall of the kingdom and the death of its beloved princess. The play explores themes of love, duty, honor, and sacrifice, and is a poignant commentary on the corrupting influence of power and the devastating consequences of greed and ambition. With its richly drawn characters, dramatic plot twists, and powerful themes, ""Alberta: A New Tragedy, In Five Acts"" remains a timeless classic of English literature and a must-read for fans of the tragic genre.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165893409
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 100
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 145 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. Oktober 2024
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""Alberta: A New Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by John Carter and first published in 1787. The play is set in the fictional kingdom of Alberta and follows the tragic story of the young prince, Alphonso, who is torn between his love for the beautiful and virtuous princess, Alberta, and his duty to marry the wealthy and powerful Princess Leonora in order to secure his kingdom's future. As the story unfolds, Alphonso's inner turmoil and conflicting loyalties lead to a series of tragic events that ultimately result in the downfall of the kingdom and the death of its beloved princess. The play explores themes of love, duty, honor, and sacrifice, and is a poignant commentary on the corrupting influence of power and the devastating consequences of greed and ambition. With its richly drawn characters, dramatic plot twists, and powerful themes, ""Alberta: A New Tragedy, In Five Acts"" remains a timeless classic of English literature and a must-read for fans of the tragic genre.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.

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