Beatrice Or The False And The True: A Play, In Five Acts (1858)

By Oliver Shepard Leland

Book Overview

""Beatrice Or The False And The True"" is a play written by Oliver Shepard Leland and first published in 1858. The play is divided into five acts and tells the story of Beatrice, a young woman who is torn between her love for two men, the noble and virtuous Count Egmont and the deceitful and manipulative Duke of Guise. As she struggles to make a decision, Beatrice must navigate the complex political and social landscape of Renaissance Italy, where power and intrigue are the norm. Along the way, she is aided by her loyal friend and confidante, the Duchess of Urbino, who helps her to uncover the truth about the men who vie for her heart. With its themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, ""Beatrice Or The False And The True"" is a compelling drama that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for power and control in a world where nothing is as it seems.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: 1436786312
• ISBN13: 9781436786317
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"