The Deluge: A Drama In Twelve Scenes (1839)

By John Edmund Reade

Book Overview

The Deluge: A Drama In Twelve Scenes is a play written by John Edmund Reade in 1839. The play is set in Venice during the 17th century and tells the story of a young man named Andrea, who is torn between his love for a noblewoman named Bianca and his loyalty to his friend, the Doge of Venice. As Venice faces a catastrophic flood, Andrea must navigate the complex political and romantic relationships that threaten to tear the city apart. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the destructive power of natural disasters. With its vivid descriptions of Venice and its engaging characters, The Deluge is a compelling drama that captures the essence of a city in crisis.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: 1164162977
• ISBN13: 9781164162971
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"