Calaynos: A Tragedy (1848)

By George H. Boker

Book Overview

""Calaynos: A Tragedy"" is a play written by American author George Henry Boker in 1848. The play is based on the legend of the Spanish knight, Calaynos, who falls in love with the beautiful Moorish princess, Zara. However, their love is doomed from the start as they come from opposite sides of a long-standing conflict between the Christians and the Moors. The play is set in Granada during the 15th century and explores themes of love, betrayal, and honor. Calaynos is torn between his love for Zara and his loyalty to his Christian comrades. Meanwhile, Zara struggles to reconcile her feelings for Calaynos with her duty to her people. As the story unfolds, Calaynos is forced to make a difficult decision that ultimately leads to tragedy. The play is a powerful portrayal of the destructive consequences of war and the complexities of love in times of conflict. Boker's writing is poetic and evocative, with vivid descriptions of the Spanish landscape and its people. The characters are well-developed, with their motivations and emotions portrayed in a nuanced and realistic way. ""Calaynos: A Tragedy"" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This Book Is In English.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: 1160332533
• ISBN13: 9781160332538
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"