King Charles I; The Gamester; Don Sebastian; Oedipus; The Revenge (1780)

King Charles I; The Gamester; Don Sebastian; Oedipus; The Revenge (1780) is a collection of five plays written by William Havard. The first play, King Charles I, is a historical drama centered around the life and death of the titular king. The second play, The Gamester, is a tragedy that explores the destructive consequences of gambling addiction. Don Sebastian is a tragicomedy that follows the story of a prince who disguises himself as a monk to escape his responsibilities. Oedipus is a retelling of the classic Greek tragedy, exploring themes of fate and free will. Finally, The Revenge is a revenge tragedy that centers around a man seeking revenge for the murder of his father. Havard's plays are known for their strong characterizations and emotional depth, and this collection offers a diverse range of stories and themes for readers to enjoy.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.