A Series Of Plays: In Which It Is Attempted To Delineate The Stronger Passions Of The Mind (1798)

By Joanna Baillie

Book Overview

""A Series of Plays: In Which It Is Attempted To Delineate The Stronger Passions Of The Mind"" is a collection of plays written by Joanna Baillie and published in 1798. The book contains a total of twelve plays, each of which explores the various emotions and passions that drive human behavior. Baillie's plays are known for their psychological depth and their ability to capture the complexities of human nature. Through her characters, Baillie explores themes such as jealousy, revenge, love, and ambition, and she offers a nuanced and insightful portrayal of the human psyche. The book is considered a landmark in the history of English drama and has had a significant influence on subsequent playwrights.Each Passion Being The Subject Of A Tragedy And A Comedy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104599910
• ISBN13: 9781104599911
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"