Calaynos: A Tragedy (1848)

By George H. Boker

Book Overview

Calaynos: A Tragedy is a play written by American poet and playwright George Henry Boker in 1848. The play is based on the story of the Spanish nobleman, Calaynos, who falls in love with a woman who is already betrothed to another man. The play is set in medieval Spain and explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor. Calaynos is portrayed as a tragic hero who is torn between his love for the woman and his duty to his family and society. The play is known for its poetic language and its portrayal of the Spanish culture and traditions. It was well-received by critics and audiences during its time and is still considered a significant work in American theatre history.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: 1167558219
• ISBN13: 9781167558214
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"