King Erik: A Tragedy (1893)

By Edmund Gosse

Book Overview

King Erik: A Tragedy is a play written by Edmund W. Gosse and published in 1893. The play is set in the 12th century in Sweden and follows the story of King Erik, who is torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his country. As the play progresses, Erik's internal conflict intensifies, leading to a tragic ending. The play explores themes of duty, love, and sacrifice, and is considered a classic example of Victorian-era tragedy. Gosse's writing is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, and this play is no exception. King Erik: A Tragedy is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, drama, or tragedy.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: 1164876740
• ISBN13: 9781164876748
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"