The Fair Penitent

The Fair Penitent is a tragedy play written by Nicholas Rowe in 1703 and adapted for theatrical representation in 1791. The play tells the story of Calista, a beautiful and virtuous woman who falls in love with Lothario, a notorious womanizer. Despite her better judgment, Calista succumbs to Lothario's advances and they begin a passionate affair. However, their relationship is doomed from the start, as Lothario is unable to remain faithful and Calista's reputation is irreparably damaged. As the consequences of their actions begin to unravel, Calista is forced to confront her own guilt and the devastating impact of her choices. The play is a powerful exploration of love, desire, and the consequences of our actions, and remains a classic of English literature.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.