Alfred The Great; Or The Patriot King: A Drama In Five Acts

By James Sheridan Knowles

Book Overview

""Alfred the Great; or The Patriot King"" is a five-act drama written by J. S. Knowles. The play is based on the life of Alfred the Great, who was a king of Wessex in the late 9th century. The story follows Alfred's struggle to unify the various kingdoms of England against the invading Danes. The play is set during the time when Alfred is faced with the daunting task of defending his kingdom against the Danish invasion. The drama portrays Alfred as a wise and just ruler who is committed to the welfare of his people. The plot revolves around Alfred's efforts to rally his troops and lead them to victory against the Danes. The play also explores the themes of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, as the characters face difficult choices and challenges. The language of the play is poetic and dramatic, with powerful speeches and emotional scenes that capture the essence of the story. Overall, ""Alfred the Great; or The Patriot King"" is a compelling and inspiring drama that celebrates the courage and leadership of one of England's greatest kings.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: 1432519352
• ISBN13: 9781432519353
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"