The Castilian: An Historical Tragedy In Five Acts

By: Talfourd, Thomas N.

Book Overview

""The Castilian: An Historical Tragedy In Five Acts"" is a play written by Thomas N. Talfourd. The story is set in 15th century Spain and revolves around the life of Don Juan de Pacheco, the Marquis of Villena. The play is divided into five acts and explores the themes of power, love, betrayal, and revenge. Don Juan is a powerful nobleman who is determined to maintain his position and wealth, even if it means betraying those closest to him. His actions lead to a series of tragedies, including the death of his own son. The play is a reflection on the corrupting influence of power and the consequences of one's actions. It is written in the style of a classical tragedy, with poetic language and dramatic scenes. Overall, ""The Castilian"" is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores timeless themes of human nature and the consequences of our choices.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: 116377054X
• ISBN13: 9781163770542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"