A Sicilian Idyll: A Pastoral Play, In Two Scenes (1890)

By John Todhunter

Book Overview

A Sicilian Idyll: A Pastoral Play, In Two Scenes is a play written by John Todhunter in 1890. The play is set in the idyllic countryside of Sicily and follows the story of two lovers, Nisida and Arigo, who are torn apart by their families' feuds. The play is divided into two acts, with the first act focusing on the lovers' reunion and the second act on their tragic separation. The play explores themes of love, family, and the destructive power of revenge. The language of the play is lyrical and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the Sicilian landscape and the characters' emotions. Overall, A Sicilian Idyll is a timeless classic that captures the beauty and tragedy of human love.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: 1166417980
• ISBN13: 9781166417987
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"