Rosamund: A Tragic Drama (1875)

By Henry Bellyse Baildon

Book Overview

Rosamund: A Tragic Drama is a play written by Henry Bellyse Baildon and published in 1875. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the tragic love affair between the beautiful Rosamund Clifford, mistress of King Henry II, and the knight Henry FitzEmpress. The play explores the themes of love, betrayal, jealousy, and revenge, as Rosamund and Henry's relationship is threatened by the king's wrath and the machinations of his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. The play is written in blank verse and features a cast of historical figures, including King Henry II, Queen Eleanor, and Thomas Becket. Rosamund: A Tragic Drama is a compelling and emotional work that captures the drama and intrigue of medieval England.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: 110446019X
• ISBN13: 9781104460198
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"