Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes (1909)

By William Davenant

Book Overview

Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes is a historical play written by William D�������Avenant in 1909. The play is set in the 16th century and follows the story of a young knight named Alatheus who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Ianthe. However, their love is threatened by the impending siege of Rhodes, a major conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St. John.As the siege intensifies, Alatheus must choose between his duty to defend Rhodes and his love for Ianthe. Meanwhile, Ianthe finds herself torn between her loyalty to her people and her love for Alatheus. The play explores themes of love, honor, duty, and sacrifice against the backdrop of a brutal siege.Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes is considered one of D�������Avenant�������s most notable works and is often praised for its vivid depiction of historical events and its complex characters. The play has been adapted for the stage and screen multiple times and remains a popular work of historical fiction to this day.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: 1164041126
• ISBN13: 9781164041122
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"