Gondibert And Birtha: A Tragedy (1751)

By William Thompson

Book Overview

""Gondibert and Birtha: A Tragedy"" is a play written by William Thompson and first published in 1751. The plot revolves around the love story of Gondibert, the Prince of Lombardy, and Birtha, the daughter of a nobleman. The play is set in medieval Italy and explores themes of love, honor, and duty. Gondibert and Birtha's relationship is threatened by political intrigue and the ambitions of Gondibert's father, the King. As events unfold, the couple must navigate the challenges of their situation and decide whether to follow their hearts or fulfill their obligations to their families and society. The play is written in a poetic style and features elaborate language and imagery. It is considered a classic example of the tragedy genre and a notable work in 18th-century English literature.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: 1104244578
• ISBN13: 9781104244576
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"