Gisela: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1839)

By John James Holroyd

Book Overview

Gisela: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by John James Holroyd in 1839. The play tells the story of Gisela, a young woman who is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy nobleman, Count Albert. Despite her attempts to find happiness and love, Gisela is trapped in a world of societal expectations and obligations. As the play progresses, Gisela's situation becomes increasingly dire, leading to a tragic and dramatic conclusion. The play explores themes of love, duty, and the oppressive nature of societal norms. With vivid characters and powerful dialogue, Gisela: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a compelling work of dramatic literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1164657860
• ISBN13: 9781164657866
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"