Francis The First: An Historical Drama

By Fanny Kemble and Frances Anne Kemble Butler

Book Overview

""Francis The First: An Historical Drama"" is a play written by Frances Ann Kemble. The play is set in the 16th century and tells the story of the life and reign of Francis I, the King of France. The play explores the political and personal struggles that Francis faced during his reign, including his rivalry with Emperor Charles V, his relationship with his sister Marguerite, and his love for his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. Through the use of historical events and characters, Kemble creates a vivid portrayal of the French court during this tumultuous time in European history. The play is a fascinating exploration of power, love, and betrayal, and provides an insightful look into the life of one of the most influential monarchs of the Renaissance era.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: 1432685120
• ISBN13: 9781432685126
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"