Mustapha: A Tragedy (1814)

By Cornelius Neale

Book Overview

""Mustapha: A Tragedy"" is a play written by Cornelius Neale and published in 1814. The play is set in 16th century Constantinople and focuses on the story of Mustapha, the eldest son of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Mustapha is a tragic figure who struggles with his desire for power and his loyalty to his father. The play explores themes of betrayal, love, and the consequences of ambition. The characters are complex and well-developed, with Mustapha being portrayed as a sympathetic figure despite his flaws. The play is written in iambic pentameter and features poetic language and vivid imagery. ""Mustapha: A Tragedy"" is considered a notable work of Romantic literature and has been praised for its exploration of psychological depth and emotional intensity.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: 1166286649
• ISBN13: 9781166286644
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"