The Daughter Of Herodias: A Tragedy

By Henry Rich and Henry Rich Sir

Book Overview

The Daughter of Herodias: A Tragedy is a play written by Henry Rich. The story is based on the biblical tale of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, and his wife Herodias, who conspired to have John the Baptist executed. The play centers around the character of Salome, Herodias' daughter, who is infatuated with John the Baptist and desires to save him from his impending execution. However, Herodias is determined to see John dead and uses her daughter's love as a means to manipulate the situation. The play explores themes of power, manipulation, and the consequences of one's actions. Through Salome's journey, the audience is taken on a tragic and emotional ride that ultimately leads to a shocking conclusion. The Daughter of Herodias: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and compelling play that delves into the complexities of human nature and the destructive nature of power.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: 1163597279
• ISBN13: 9781163597279
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"