Roseallan's Daughter: A Tragedy In Three Acts (1861)

By John M'Gilchrist

Book Overview

Roseallan's Daughter is a tragic play in three acts written by John McGilchrist and first published in 1861. The play is set in Scotland and tells the story of Roseallan, the daughter of a wealthy landowner, who falls in love with a young man named Donald. However, her father disapproves of the match and forbids Roseallan from seeing Donald. Despite this, Roseallan and Donald continue to meet in secret, and their love for each other grows stronger.As the play progresses, tensions rise between Roseallan's father and Donald, leading to a tragic ending. The play explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations, and showcases the struggles that individuals face when trying to follow their hearts.Overall, Roseallan's Daughter is a powerful and emotional play that delves into the complexities of relationships and the consequences of going against societal norms. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and dramatic storytelling.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: 1120695724
• ISBN13: 9781120695727
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"