Strathmore: A Tragic Play In Five Acts (1849)

By John Westland Marston

Book Overview

""Strathmore: A Tragic Play In Five Acts"" is a dramatic work written by John Westland Marston and originally published in 1849. The play is set in Scotland and tells the story of the titular character, Lord Strathmore, who is a wealthy and powerful nobleman. Strathmore is portrayed as a proud and arrogant man who is consumed by his desire for power and control.As the play unfolds, Strathmore becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts with other characters, including his own family members and his political rivals. These conflicts ultimately lead to his downfall, as he is betrayed and abandoned by those closest to him.Throughout the play, Marston explores themes of power, pride, and betrayal, as well as the consequences of unchecked ambition. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with each one contributing to the overall tragedy of the story.Overall, ""Strathmore: A Tragic Play In Five Acts"" is a gripping and thought-provoking work that explores the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of our actions. It remains a popular and influential work of English literature to this day.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: 1120715571
• ISBN13: 9781120715579
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"