Rosamunda: A Tragedy In Five Acts (1856)

By Vittorio Alfieri

Book Overview

""Rosamunda: A Tragedy In Five Acts"" is a play written by Italian playwright Vittorio Alfieri and first published in 1856. The play tells the story of Rosamunda, the queen of the Lombards, and her tragic downfall. Rosamunda is married to Alboin, the king of the Lombards, but she is secretly in love with Helmont, a nobleman who is also in love with her. When Alboin discovers their affair, he orders Helmont's execution and forces Rosamunda to drink from a cup made from Helmont's skull. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, and is considered one of Alfieri's most significant works. Written in five acts, ""Rosamunda"" is a classic tragedy that has been studied and performed for over 150 years.This Book Is In English And French.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: 1166937879
• ISBN13: 9781166937874
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"