The Curfew: A Play In Five Acts (1807)

By John Tobin

Book Overview

The Curfew: A Play In Five Acts is a dramatic work written by John Tobin and first published in 1807. It is set in medieval England and centers around the character of Edgar, a young man who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to death. The play explores themes of justice, mercy, and redemption, as well as the corrupting influence of power and the importance of standing up for what is right. The five acts of the play follow Edgar's journey from his initial arrest and trial, to his imprisonment and eventual escape, and his final confrontation with his accuser. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters including a corrupt judge, a sympathetic jailer, and a group of rebels fighting against the oppressive government. The Curfew is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed today.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: 1163881457
• ISBN13: 9781163881453
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"