Queen Jane: An Historical Tragedy In Five Acts

By C. Warren Adams

Book Overview

Queen Jane: An Historical Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by C. Warren Adams. The play is based on the life of Lady Jane Grey, who was the Queen of England for a brief period of nine days in 1553. The play is set in the 16th century and follows the events leading up to Lady Jane Grey's ascension to the throne and her eventual downfall.The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes Lady Jane Grey, her husband Lord Guildford Dudley, her parents, and other members of the royal court. The play explores the political intrigue and power struggles that were prevalent during this period in English history.The character of Lady Jane Grey is portrayed as a young woman who is forced into a position of power that she is not prepared for. She is depicted as a tragic figure who is caught up in the machinations of those around her and ultimately pays the price for their actions.The play also delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a poignant and gripping portrayal of one of the most tragic figures in English history. Queen Jane: An Historical Tragedy In Five Acts is a must-read for anyone interested in historical drama and the Tudor period.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: 1163585548
• ISBN13: 9781163585542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"